Kitchen Team Leader, Chef-in-Training

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities in a TEAM env.

Competitive pay with tips

Paid Time Off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays off (Thanksgiving, Christmas)

Flexible scheduling: Part Time andFull

Complimentary DIG lunch everyday

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a motivated individual for the Chef-in-Training program in New York. Earn $17–$18 per hour, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips, with benefits, while you learn hands-on in a scratch-based kitchen.

You will develop culinary skills across stations, learn leadership, and contribute to delivering high-quality, scratch-made meals. Flexible scheduling supports both part-time and full-time hours within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 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).
• The ability to perform other physical requirements such as seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours.
• A team-oriented focus and desire to support the restaurant’s success.

Responsibilities

• 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 (garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge, delivery/packout).
• Speak to current menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients with guests to provide scratch-made meals.
• Support the team during peak and off-peak service by pitching in wherever needed.
• Move around the kitchen and handle physical demands as required.
• Maintain DIG food safety standards and uphold anti-discrimination policies.
• Contribute to rebuilding the food system and mission.

Skills

Passion for real food

Strong work ethic

Team-oriented

Excellent communication

Growth mindset

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a motivated individual for the Chef-in-Training program in New York. Earn $17–$18 per hour, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips, with benefits, while you learn hands-on in a scratch-based kitchen.

You will develop culinary skills across stations, learn leadership, and contribute to delivering high-quality, scratch-made meals. Flexible scheduling supports both part-time and full-time hours within a collaborative team.