Line Cook: Chef-in-Training for Growth & Tips

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth in a TEAM environment

Competitive Pay & potential to earn/p}

Paid Time Off

401K programming

Parental leave

Thanksgiving, Christmas and other Ho l

Flexible Scheduling: Part Time andFull

Complimentary DIG lunch everyday

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef-in-Training to join our scratch-based kitchen. Starting hourly wage is $16–$18, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips, with additional benefits. You will learn culinary skills, gain leadership potential, and grow in a fast-paced environment.

You will rotate through kitchen stations, support the team during peak and off-peak service, and help uphold food safety standards. We value passion for real food, teamwork, and a commitment to inclusive meals.

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 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.

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 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.
• 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.

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef-in-Training to join our scratch-based kitchen. Starting hourly wage is $16–$18, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips, with additional benefits. You will learn culinary skills, gain leadership potential, and grow in a fast-paced environment.

You will rotate through kitchen stations, support the team during peak and off-peak service, and help uphold food safety standards. We value passion for real food, teamwork, and a commitment to inclusive meals.