Chef In Training, Suburban Square

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training • Ardmore, PA

5d • $16 - $18

About The Position

The Chef In Training is an entry-level culinary role in DIG’s scratch-based kitchen. The position provides training and hands-on exposure to food preparation and cooking, multiple kitchen stations, guest service, and leadership development in a fast-paced environment. Team members help prepare scratch-made meals, support service as needed, and uphold food-safety standards while contributing to DIG’s mission.

Requirements

• Passion for real, good food and a desire to learn culinary practices and skills.
• Ability to demonstrate and execute a strong work ethic.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to see, hear, speak, reach, bend, and move intermittently during working hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Team-oriented focus and appreciation for supporting coworkers and the restaurant’s success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to create exceptional employee and guest experiences.
• Attention to detail and ability to solve challenges.
• Desire for growth in the culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, and grains using recipes and taste to guide the work.
• 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 and provide scratch-made meals.
• Support the team during peak and off-peak service by helping wherever and whenever needed.
• Maintain food-safety standards set by the Department of Health and DIG.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and follow DIG’s anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $16–$18 per hour depending on experience, plus potential tips of $2–$3 per hour.
• Opportunities for growth in a team environment.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) programming.
• Parental leave.
• Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays off.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary DIG lunch every day.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed