Culinary Apprentice: Grow as a Chef in a Fast Kitchen

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus tips

Paid Time Off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays off

Job summary

DIG INN is hiring for a Chef-in-Training in Washington state. The role offers $17.95–$18.50 per hour, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips and additional benefits. You will learn culinary skills, gain leadership experience, and work in a fast-paced, scratch-based kitchen focused on real good food.

Join a mission-driven team that values education, inclusivity, and community. This role emphasizes hands-on training, teamwork, and a path toward becoming a skilled chef in DIG INN’s ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Passion for real, good food and a desire to learn culinary practices.
• Ability to perform physical requirements (lifting up to 50 pounds) and work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains using recipes as a guide and taste validation.
• Gain exposure to different stations within the DIG INN kitchen (garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge, delivery/packout).
• Speak to guests about menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients to provide a scratch-made meal.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Team player

Food safety awareness

Job description

DIG INN is hiring for a Chef-in-Training in Washington state. The role offers $17.95–$18.50 per hour, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips and additional benefits. You will learn culinary skills, gain leadership experience, and work in a fast-paced, scratch-based kitchen focused on real good food.

Join a mission-driven team that values education, inclusivity, and community. This role emphasizes hands-on training, teamwork, and a path toward becoming a skilled chef in DIG INN’s ecosystem.