Chef-in-Training (Restaurant Team Member)

Job overview

The Chef-in-Training (Restaurant Team Member) role is an onsite, part-time position in Washington, DC, paying $17.95–$18.50 per hour depending on experience, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips. DIG INN describes its scratch-based kitchens as part of a mission to rebuild the food system. The role develops culinary skills through food preparation and cooking, exposure to kitchen stations, and guest interaction about menu offerings and ingredients. The team member also supports service, follows food-safety standards, and helps maintain a welcoming restaurant experience.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook vegetables, proteins, and grains using recipes
• gain experience across kitchen stations
• explain menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients to guests
• support the team during service
• follow food-safety standards
• and uphold workplace policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chef-in-training

restaurant team member

part-time

washington dc

dig inn

scratch kitchen

food preparation

cooking

guest service

food safety

tips

paid time off

401(k)

flexible scheduling

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, 401(k), parental leave, holidays off, flexible scheduling, complimentary daily lunch, commuter benefits, growth opportunities, and potential tips.

Why this role

Culinary training and growth opportunities; paid time off; 401(k); parental leave; holidays off; flexible scheduling; complimentary daily lunch; commuter benefits; and potential tips.

About the employer

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