Chef in Training, Bethesda

DIG Inn Restaurant • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

The Chef in Training works in DIG’s scratch-based kitchen, learning culinary practices and developing into a skilled chef. The role provides experience across kitchen stations and opportunities to build culinary and leadership skills in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Team members help prepare scratch-made meals, support service, and create positive guest and employee experiences while contributing to DIG’s mission to rebuild the food system.

The role may involve duties that change over time; this description outlines the general level of work and is not all-inclusive.

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 accommodations, including frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to see, hear, speak, reach, bend, and move intermittently during working hours, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Team-oriented focus and appreciation for coworkers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to create exceptional employee and guest experiences.
• Attention to detail and ability to solve challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains, and other ingredients using recipes and taste to guide preparation.
• Gain exposure to kitchen stations including garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge, and delivery/packout.
• Explain current menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients to guests.
• Support the team during peak and off-peak service by helping wherever and whenever needed.
• Follow Department of Health and DIG food safety standards to help maintain the restaurant’s “A” letter grade.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and uphold DIG’s anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.
• Contribute to a positive employee and guest experience and support the restaurant’s success.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) programming
• Parental leave
• Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays off
• Flexible scheduling
• Complimentary DIG lunch every day
• Commuter benefits
• Opportunities for growth in a team environment
• Competitive pay and potential to earn tips

What This Job Offers

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