Chef-in-Training — Entry-Level Kitchen Position, Lenox Hill

Job overview

The Chef-in-Training — Entry-Level Kitchen Position, Lenox Hill role is onsite in New York, NY, with part-time and full-time hours available. The posting states pay of $17–$18 per hour depending on experience, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips. DIG describes its scratch-based kitchens as focused on real food and a mission to rebuild the food system. The role develops kitchen skills through food preparation and cooking, exposure to multiple kitchen stations, and guest interaction about menu offerings and ingredients. By supporting service and food-safety standards, the position contributes to the restaurant team’s daily operations and guest experience.

What you'll do

• Prepare, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, and grains using recipes as a guide
• 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
• and follow Department of Health and DIG food-safety standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chef-in-training

entry-level kitchen

part-time

full-time option

new york ny

lenox hill

dig inn

scratch kitchen

food preparation

cooking

guest service

tips

paid time off

401(k)

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 daily
• and commuter benefits.

Why this role

Entry-level chef training in a scratch-based kitchen, with exposure to multiple stations and opportunities for growth in a team environment.

About the employer

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