Restaurant Team Member — Chef-in-Training, Theater District

Job overview

The Restaurant Team Member — Chef-in-Training role is onsite in New York, NY; pay is $17–$18 per hour depending on experience, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips. DIG’s scratch-based kitchens prepare food with a stated mission to help rebuild the food system. The role develops culinary and leadership skills while supporting kitchen and guest service operations. Team members prepare and cook menu items, learn multiple stations, explain menu offerings to guests, support service periods, and follow food-safety standards.

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 service
• follow food-safety standards and help maintain the restaurant’s health grade.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

restaurant team member

chef-in-training

kitchen

food preparation

guest service

scratch cooking

theater district

new york ny

dig inn

$17–$18/hour

tips

paid time off

401(k)

complimentary lunch

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting offers flexible part-time and full-time hours, complimentary daily lunch, and holidays off including Thanksgiving and Christmas.

About the employer

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