Entry Level Kitchen Position, Bethesda

Dig Inn; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth in a team environment

Competitive pay & potential to earn tips

Paid time off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A culinary organization in Bethesda seeks individuals passionate about food to join their kitchen team. The position requires prepping and cooking various ingredients, multitasking, and maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong work ethics, excellent communication skills, and a desire for growth. The role offers competitive pay, paid time off, and flexible scheduling. A diverse and inclusive work culture is emphasized, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to perform seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving during working hours.
• Desire for growth in the team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality and safety.
• Willingness to grow within the kitchen brigade.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook various ingredients using recipes.
• Gain exposure to different kitchen stations.
• Support the team during peak service.
• Support team during peak and off-peak service as needed.
• Multi-task and move in the kitchen for extended periods.
• Maintain safety standards and DIG policies.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive dining experience.
• Help DIG in its mission to rebuild the food system.

Skills

Passion for food

Strong work ethic

Team-oriented focus

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Growth mindset

Job description

About the Role

The next generation of chefs are evolving in DIG restaurants. Our scratch based kitchens are built around people with a true passion for real good food. We teach individuals who are excited to share their enthusiasm for food and transform them into skilled chefs. You will advance and gain the ability to work with food, develop leadership skills, and stay sharp in our fast-pace culinary environment. If you are seeking a community where education, purpose, and taste matter, we encourage you to join our fa(r)m.

You Will

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains, etc. using recipes as a guide and taste buds for validation.
• Gain exposure to different stations within the DIG kitchen including garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge and delivery/packout.
• Speak to current menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients with guests — making their day as you provide them with a delicious scratch-made meal (aka: marketbowl).
• Work to support the team during peak and off-peak service, by pitching in wherever and whenever necessary.
• Multi-task and move in the kitchen for extended periods of time. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Help to maintain the “A” lettergrade by following Department of Health and DIG food safety standards.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and strictly uphold DIG’s anti-discrimination & anti-harassment policies.
• Go home feeling fulfilled knowing you are a part of a bigger mission to rebuild the food system.

You Have

• A passion for real, good food and a desire to learn culinary practices and skills.
• The ability to demonstrate and execute a strong work ethic.
• The ability to perform physical requirements of the position (frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds). These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
• The ability to perform other physical requirements such as seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
• A team-oriented focus and deep appreciation for the people you work with to support the restaurant’s success.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A desire to create exceptional employee & guest experiences.
• An eye for detail and solving challenges.
• A desire for growth in our brigade.

Work Perks

Aside from the standard job description fare (competitive pay) we also offer:

• Opportunities for GROWTH in a TEAM environment
• Competitive Pay & potential to earn tips
• Paid Time Off
• 401K programming
• Parental leave
• Thanksgiving, Christmas and other Holidays Off
• Flexible Scheduling: Part Time and Full Time Hours

Notes

Note: DIG believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. Female, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. DIG reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Dig or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

DIG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ancestry, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related condition, unemployment status, gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender dysphoria, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran and/or military status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, caregiver or partnership status, or any other characteristic as protected under applicable federal, state and local law.

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