Chef in Training, Jenkintown

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training • Jenkintown, PA

11d • $16 - $18

About The Position

DIG is hiring a Chef in Training to develop culinary skills in a scratch-based kitchen. The role offers hands-on experience preparing food, working across kitchen stations, and building leadership skills in a fast-paced culinary environment. Team members help deliver scratch-made meals, support restaurant service, and contribute to DIG’s mission to rebuild the food system.

The position includes opportunities to grow within a team environment, earn tips, and gain exposure to multiple areas of the kitchen. The duties may change over time and are not intended to be 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.
• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift 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 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 within the brigade.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains, and other ingredients using recipes and taste to guide quality.
• 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 serving scratch-made meals.
• Support the team during peak and off-peak service by helping wherever and whenever needed.
• Multi-task 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

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

What This Job Offers

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