Kitchen Prep Associate- Dumpling
About The Position
As a Dumpling Prep / Trainee, you are part of the Din Tai Fung kitchen team, preparing, assembling, folding, and steaming dumplings in a show kitchen. This role showcases a signature menu item while 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 participate in a hands-on training program. Upon completion, graduates transition into the Dumpling Prep role. The position is located at 812 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, and pays $21.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to provide documentation to work legally in the United States.
- Open availability.
- Eager to learn and enjoy being challenged.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Friendly, energetic, highly motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food preparation, particularly with dough such as pastry or pizza, is a plus.
- Dumpling experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare dumplings from start to finish by measuring and cutting dough, rolling skins, stuffing, sealing, arranging, and steaming them.
- 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 insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
