Entry Level Kitchen Position, City Point

Dig Inn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Competitive pay

Paid time off

401K programming

Parental leave

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A progressive restaurant chain in New York is seeking a Chef-in-Training to join their team. This entry-level position offers a starting pay of $17 - $18 per hour plus tips, with numerous opportunities for culinary training and professional growth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for good food, possess strong communication skills, and be a team player. The role includes preparing ingredients and ensuring food safety standards are met. Benefits include paid time off and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Passion for real, good food and willingness to learn culinary practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Desire for growth within the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook ingredients as per recipes.
• Support the team during both peak and off-peak hours.
• Maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented focus

Attention to detail

Job description

Entry Level Kitchen Position, City Point

Brooklyn, New York

CHEF-IN-TRAINING

$17 - $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 buds for validation.
• Gain exposure to different stations within the DIG kitchen including but not limited to 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.
• 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 lifting up to 50 pounds).
• The ability to perform other physical requirements such as seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours.
• A team‑oriented focus. You have a deep appreciation for the people you work with and help 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:

• 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

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, covered veteran and/or military status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, familial status as that term is described under the New York State Human Rights Law, caregiver or partnership status as those terms are defined under the New York City Human Rights Law (if you are employed in New York City) or other protected status or any other characteristic as protected under applicable federal, state and local law (“Protected Status”).