Chef in Training, One Loudoun

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training • Ashburn, VA

5d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

DIG is hiring a Chef in Training for its scratch-based kitchen. The role is designed to help people who are passionate about food learn culinary practices, develop cooking and leadership skills, and gain experience across different kitchen stations. Chefs in Training prepare scratch-made food, support service, and interact with guests while contributing to DIG’s mission to rebuild the food system. The position pays $16–$18 per hour depending on experience, plus $2–$3 per hour in tips.

Requirements

• Passion for good food and 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, including frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to see, hear, speak, reach, bend, and move intermittently during working hours, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• 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 brigade.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, and grains using recipes and taste to validate the food.
• 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 while providing scratch-made meals.
• Support the team during peak and off-peak service by pitching in wherever and whenever needed.
• Multitask and move around the kitchen for extended periods.
• 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.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth in a team environment
• Potential to earn tips
• 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