Chef In Training, Stamford

$16 - $18 / hour depending on experience + $2-3/hour in tips + MORE BENEFITS!

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 family.

• 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 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.
• 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 maintain the “A” letter grade by following Department of Health and DIG food safety standards.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and strictly uphold DIG’s anti‑discrimination & anti‑harassment policies.
• Go home feeling fulfilled knowing you are part of a bigger mission to rebuild the food system.

• 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 up to 50 pounds). These may be accommodated.
• The ability to perform other physical requirements such as seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These may be accommodated.
• A team‑oriented focus with deep appreciation for colleagues and 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.
• A desire for growth in our brigade.

• Opportunities for growth in a team environment.
• Competitive pay & potential to earn tips.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) programming.
• Parental leave.
• Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays off.
• Flexible scheduling: part‑time and full‑time hours.

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 protected under applicable federal, state and local law (“Protected Status”).