Culinary Team Leader — Growth in a Scratch Kitchen

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Tips included

Paid time off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible scheduling (PT/FT)

Complimentary DIG lunch

Commuter benefits

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams seeks a Chef-in-Training to join our scratch-kitchen and learn through hands-on mentorship. You will work across stations, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a community focused on real, good food. This role offers pathways to grow within a mission-driven team and earn competitive pay with tips.

Our program emphasizes education, purpose, and taste, inviting motivated individuals to join our fa(r)m and help rebuild the food system in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for real, good food and a desire to learn culinary practices and skills.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Team-oriented with good communication.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains using recipes and taste as validation.
• Gain exposure to garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge and delivery/packout.
• Explain menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients to guests while creating scratch-made meals.
• Support the team during peak and off-peak service and pitch in as needed.
• Multi-task and move in the kitchen for extended periods; physical demands may require accommodations.
• Follow food safety standards and uphold anti-discrimination policies.
• Demonstrate professionalism and contribute to the company mission.
• Go home fulfilled knowing you are part of rebuilding the food system.

Skills

Passion for food

Strong work ethic

Team oriented

Excellent communication

Growth mindset

Ability to lift heavy items

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams seeks a Chef-in-Training to join our scratch-kitchen and learn through hands-on mentorship. You will work across stations, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a community focused on real, good food. This role offers pathways to grow within a mission-driven team and earn competitive pay with tips.

Our program emphasizes education, purpose, and taste, inviting motivated individuals to join our fa(r)m and help rebuild the food system in a collaborative setting.