Restaurant Team Member, Chef-in-Training

Job overview

The Restaurant Team Member, Chef-in-Training role is onsite in Ashburn, VA, and compensation is $18+ per hour depending on experience, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips. The position supports DIG’s scratch-based kitchen and its stated mission to rebuild the food system. The team member prepares and cooks food, learns different kitchen stations, and helps guests understand menu offerings and ingredients. By supporting service across busy and slower periods and following food-safety standards, the role contributes to guest experiences and restaurant operations.

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
• discuss menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients with guests
• support the team during peak and off-peak service
• follow Department of Health and DIG food-safety standards
• uphold anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

restaurant team member

chef-in-training

food preparation

scratch kitchen

guest service

kitchen stations

food safety

ashburn va

dig

$18+/hour

$2–$3/hour tips

part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• 401(k) programming
• parental leave
• Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays off
• complimentary daily DIG lunch
• commuter benefits
• growth opportunities.

Why this role

The posting offers part-time and full-time hours, flexible scheduling, and potential tips. It lists Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays off.

About the employer

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.