Chef-in-Training (Restaurant Team Member)

Job overview

The Chef-in-Training (Restaurant Team Member) role is onsite in Bethesda, MD. The posting lists pay of $16–$18 per hour depending on experience, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips. DIG’s scratch-based kitchens train team members in culinary skills and describe their mission as helping rebuild the food system. The role supports restaurant service by preparing and cooking food, learning kitchen stations, assisting guests with menu and ingredient questions, and helping the team during busy and slower periods. It also contributes to food safety and a positive guest experience.

What you'll do

• Prepare, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, and grains using recipes
• gain exposure to kitchen stations including garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge, and delivery/packout
• explain menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients to guests
• support the team during peak and off-peak service
• follow Department of Health and DIG food safety standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chef-in-training

restaurant team member

kitchen preparation

scratch cooking

food safety

guest service

bethesda md

dig inn

part-time

tips

paid time off

401(k)

parental leave

complimentary dig lunch

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• 401(k) programming
• parental leave
• Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays off
• flexible scheduling
• complimentary DIG lunch
• commuter benefits
• potential to earn tips.

Why this role

Scratch-based kitchen training with exposure to multiple stations and opportunities for growth in a team environment.

About the employer

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.