Kitchen Prep Associate - Dumpling

Din Tai Fung North America • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Dumpling Prep / Trainee, you are part of the heart of the Din Tai Fung kitchen. You prepare, assemble, fold, and steam dumplings in the show kitchen, helping showcase a key menu item and contributing to the kitchen team and guest experience.

Dumpling Prep / Trainees prepare dumplings from start to finish, including measuring and cutting dough, rolling skins, stuffing, sealing, arranging, and steaming dumplings. They ensure proper meat and allergen identifiers are added, maintain a clean and organized dumpling room, label items according to procedures and regulations, and participate in monthly staff and dumpling meetings as part of their development.

New hires begin as Dumpling Trainees and take part in a hands-on training program. Upon completion, graduates transition into the Dumpling Prep role. The position pays $24.50 per hour and is located at Din Tai Fung’s Manhattan – Paramount Plaza location at 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.

Requirements

• Friendly, energetic, and highly motivated, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Open availability.
• Eagerness to learn and enjoyment of being challenged.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to provide documentation to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food preparation, particularly working with dough such as pastry or pizza dough.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dumplings from start to finish, including measuring and cutting dough, rolling skins, stuffing, sealing, arranging, and steaming.
• Ensure proper meat and allergen identifiers are added.
• Maintain a clean and organized dumpling room.
• Label items according to procedures and regulations.
• Participate in monthly staff and dumpling meetings.
• Keep all kitchen areas clean and sanitized.
• Organize items within walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Lift and move boxes, bags, chairs, and tables weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Assist with regular deep cleaning of the kitchen.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary information, including recipes and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Employer contribution toward medical insurance for individuals and eligible dependents.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Commuter Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts through BenefitHub.
• Employee meal discounts.
• Opportunities for growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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