Chef in Training, Bethesda

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training•Bethesda, MD

5d•$17 - $19•Onsite

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 exposure to multiple kitchen stations and opportunities to build food preparation, cooking, guest service, and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment. Team members help prepare and serve scratch-made meals, support service wherever needed, and uphold food-safety and workplace 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, 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 coworkers and supporting restaurant 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 kitchen brigade.

Responsibilities

Prepare, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, and grains using recipes and taste to validate the results.
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, and serve 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 uphold DIG’s anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.