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Job DescriptionCHEF-IN-TRAINING [Restaurant Team Member] $16.50 - $18 / hour depending on experience + $2-3/hour in tips + MORE BENEFITS! ABOUT THE ROLE: The next generation of chefs are evolving in DIG restaurants. Our scratch based kitchens are built around people with a true passion for real good food. We teach individuals who are excited to share their enthusiasm for food and transform them into skilled chefs. You will advance and gain the ability to work with food, develop leadership skills, and stay sharp in our fast-pace culinary environment. If you are seeking a community where education, purpose, and taste matter, we encourage you to join our fa(r)m. YOU WILL: • Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains etc using recipes as a guide and taste buds for validation., • Gain exposure to different stations within the DIG kitchen including but not limited to garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge and delivery/packout., • Speak to current menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients with guests - making their day as you provide them with a delicious scratch-made meal (aka: marketbowl)., • Work to support the team during peak and off peak service, by pitching in wherever and whenever necessary., • Multi-task and move in the kitchen for extended periods of time. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations., • Help to maintain the "A" lettergrade by following Department of Health and DIG food safety standards., • Demonstrate professional maturity and strictly uphold DIG's anti-discrimination & anti-harassment policies., • A passion for real, good food and a desire to learn culinary practices and skills., • The ability to demonstrate and execute a strong work ethic., • The ability to perform physical requirements of the position (frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds). These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations., • The ability to perform other physical requirements such as seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations., • A team-oriented focus. You have a deep appreciation for the people you work with and help to support the restaurant's success., • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written., • A desire to create exceptional employee & guest experiences., • An eye for detail and solving challenges. Aside from the standard job description fare (competitive pay) we also offer: • Opportunities for GROWTH in a TEAM environment, • Competitive Pay & potential to earn tips, • Paid Time Off, • 401K programming, • Parental leave, • Thanksgiving, Christmas and other Holidays Off, • Flexible Scheduling: Part Time and Full Time Hours, • Complimentary DIG lunch everyday NOTE: DIG believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. Female, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply Additional Role Note: The duties of this position may change from time to time. DIG reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Dig or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. DIG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ancestry, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related condition, unemployment status, gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender dysphoria, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, disability, covered veteran and/or military status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, familial status as that term is described under the New York State Human Rights Law, caregiver or partnership status as those terms are defined under the New York City Human Rights Law (if you are employed in New York City) or other protected status or any other characteristic as protected under applicable federal, state and local law ("Protected Status").

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Competitive salary, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule Flexible work schedule! Full time and Part time available. AM & PM shifts available. Saturday or Sunday availability is desired. Compensation: Hourly wage starts at $16.50 - $18; averaging $28/hr with tips, shifts are 5 - 6 hours. We are looking for Experienced Cooks to join our growing team! Our Kitchen Assistants should be enrolled in a professional Culinary Arts program, or have graduated from a Culinary Arts Program. This can be a great entry level job into the culinary world, or for more advanced cooks we offer opportunities to be Sous Chef's in our Iron Chef Style Competitions. The role as a Kitchen Assistant is a blend of back of house and front of house operations, and is a unique opportunity to work in the culinary world where BOH is treated equally as the FOH. Hands-On Classes: You will use your knowledge to help our guests learn techniques and culinary skills, set mise en place, assist the chef, and deliver excellent hospitality to create an enjoyable customer experience. Catered Events, Public Tasting Menu Dinners & Chef Competitions: In addition to helping with hands-on cooking classes, you will assist the lead chefs in preparing multi-course menus for our private catered events or public dinners. You can also have the opportunity to compete as a sous chef in our viral chef competitions for prize money! You will experience ever-changing menus that evolve with the seasons and are curated directly for the client. The role as a Kitchen Assistant is a unique blend of back of house and front of house operations and is an incredible opportunity to learn from chefs in an educational and fun environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Set up the kitchen with proper equipment for hands-on cooking classes, and events, • Prepare mise en place for classes, • Review class recipes and lesson plans to be prepared for class, and engage with our guests, • During class, assist the Chef to ensure our guests have a positive experience, • Answering questions for guests on equipment, processes, recipes, and knowing when to defer to the Chef, • FOH duties are taking drink orders, and serving guests their foodQUALIFICATIONS:, • High school diploma or GED required, • Culinary Arts Degree from an accredited program, • Desired 1 2 years of experience in the food industry, will consider enrolled culinary students, • Must have an understanding of food preparation, kitchen safety, and kitchen sanitation, • Must be able to deliver a good customer experience, this is a customer facing position