Entry Level Kitchen Position, Chelsea

Dig Inn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Competitive pay and potential tips

Paid Time Off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A culinary organization in New York is seeking individuals for a role that involves preparing and cooking meals in a dynamic kitchen setting. Candidates should have a passion for food, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. The position offers opportunities for growth, competitive pay, and other benefits including Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling. If you are eager to learn and contribute to a meaningful mission in the culinary world, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Passion for real, good food and desire to learn culinary practices.
• Ability to perform physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook using recipes as a guide and taste as validation.
• Gain exposure to different kitchen stations and support the team.
• Maintain food safety standards and demonstrate professional maturity.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented focus

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

$16.50 - $18 / hour depending on experience + $2-3/hour in tips + MORE BENEFITS!

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 as 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, providing a 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 maintain the “A” lettergrade by following Department of Health and DIG food safety standards.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and uphold DIG’s anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.
• Contribute to a larger 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 a strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position (frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds). These may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to perform other physical requirements such as seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
• A team-oriented focus and appreciation for colleagues and restaurant success.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A desire to create exceptional employee and guest experiences.
• An eye for detail and problem solving.
• A desire for growth within our brigade.

WORK PERKS:

• Opportunities for growth in a team environment
• Competitive pay and potential to earn tips
• Paid Time Off
• 401K programming
• Parental leave
• Holidays off (Thanksgiving, Christmas and others)
• Flexible scheduling: part-time and full-time hours

Note: DIG believes in a shared table and building a culturally inclusive team. Female, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance: DIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics and comply with applicable laws. We may request documentation as part of employment eligibility verification where required by law.

Questions about the role or application process? Please contact our human resources team.