Chef-in-Training – Restaurant Team Member

Job overview

The Chef-in-Training – Restaurant Team Member is an onsite, part-time role in Boston, MA, paying $16–$18 per hour depending on experience, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips. DIG’s scratch-based kitchens train team members in culinary practices and support its mission to rebuild the food system. The role prepares and cooks food while learning multiple kitchen and service stations. It contributes to restaurant operations by supporting service, food safety, and guest interactions with knowledge of menu offerings and ingredients.

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 food safety standards and help maintain the restaurant’s health grade.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

chef-in-training

restaurant team member

boston ma

dig

scratch kitchen

food preparation

culinary training

guest service

food safety

tips

paid time off

401(k)

complimentary lunch

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.

About the employer

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