Kendall Square Restaurant Team

As a Chef-in-Training at DIG in Kendall Square, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of ingredients such as vegetables, proteins, and grains. You'll also gain hands-on experience at different kitchen stations, from grill to guest concierge, while interacting with guests about menu offerings and seasonal dishes. Your teamwork will shine through as you support the kitchen during busy hours, and you'll uphold food safety standards to maintain our 'A' letter grade.

To apply for the Chef-in-Training position at DIG, you should have a passion for good food and a desire to learn culinary skills. While previous experience in a kitchen is a plus, it’s not mandatory. Strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset are essential qualities we look for in candidates. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move around the kitchen during service.

The Chef-in-Training role at DIG is designed for growth and advancement within the culinary field. You’ll receive training from experienced kitchen staff, gain diverse culinary skills, and develop leadership abilities. As you progress, opportunities may arise for you to take on more responsibilities and potentially move up within the kitchen brigade.

At DIG, you can expect a fast-paced, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We focus on teamwork and support, ensuring that everyone feels valued and contributes to our mission. You’ll be part of a community dedicated to culinary excellence and rebuilding the food system, where your ideas are encouraged, and your growth is nurtured.

As a Chef-in-Training at DIG, you will enjoy competitive pay, tips, and various employee benefits. These include paid time off, 401K programming, parental leave, flexible scheduling, and daily complimentary DIG lunches. We pride ourselves on creating a workplace where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

When answering this question, express your passion for cooking and desire to learn in a scratch kitchen environment. Highlight any experiences that showcase your enthusiasm for food and culinary arts, and emphasize how DIG's mission aligns with your career goals.

Discuss specific strategies you use for prioritizing tasks, such as assessing the needs of the service, planning ahead, and communicating effectively with your team to ensure everything runs smoothly. Mention adaptability to changing situations as a vital aspect in a busy kitchen.

Share a specific instance where you successfully collaborated with others to overcome a challenge. Emphasize communication, teamwork, and how you maintained a positive attitude while ensuring the task at hand was completed successfully.

Address your personal philosophy on good food, such as using fresh ingredients, sustainability, or creativity in cooking. Discuss how this belief influences your approach, inspires you to continuously improve, and how it resonates with DIG’s values.

Elaborate on your understanding of food safety procedures, such as proper storage, cleanliness, and following health regulations. Mention your commitment to maintaining high standards and how you would uphold DIG’s reputation by constantly being vigilant.

Explain that you would take feedback constructively and as an opportunity for growth. Share how you would approach the situation by discussing it calmly, learning from it, and applying the feedback to improve your performance.

Discuss your techniques for staying motivated, such as setting personal goals, keeping a positive attitude, and drawing inspiration from the impact great food has on people's experiences. Highlight how teamwork also contributes to your motivation.

Talk about a specific dish that showcases your culinary skills or creativity, and relate it to your experiences in the kitchen. Explain what you love about cooking that dish and how it aligns with your passion for good food.

Affirm your comfort with peak service hours, and provide examples of how you’ve successfully managed busy times in past roles. Convey your understanding of the pace required and your readiness to contribute positively during these moments.

Express your commitment to fostering a positive work culture by supporting co-workers, communicating openly, and embracing diversity. Highlight how you value inclusivity and collaboration, contributing to a collective team spirit.