Steamer Line Cook
About The Position
As a Steamer Line Cook, you are responsible for carefully steaming dumplings to order, ensuring each basket is cooked to perfection and served with the quality and consistency guests expect. You support the dumpling team by helping prepare, assemble, and close dumplings throughout the shift. You open and close the steamer station and restock and organize dumplings so service runs smoothly. Because the role often works from the show kitchen, a clean, groomed, and professional appearance is essential while helping create the guest experience. The position is based at 812 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, and pays $22.50 per hour. Din Tai Fung is a family-owned restaurant brand founded in 1972, known for its Xiao Long Bao and recognized by Michelin. The company describes an elevated yet inviting cultural dining experience, with a focus on quality, authentic flavors, and hospitality. Supporting duties include keeping kitchen areas clean and sanitized, organizing items in walk-in coolers and freezers, moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, assisting with regular kitchen deep cleaning, and maintaining confidentiality of proprietary information such as recipes and standard operating procedures. Employees may also be assigned other job-related duties by their supervisor.
Requirements
- Open availability.
- Eagerness to learn and enjoyment of being challenged.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Positive and professional attitude.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to provide documentation establishing legal authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Friendly, energetic, and highly motivated disposition.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Steam dumplings to order, ensuring each basket is cooked to the expected quality and consistency.
- Help prepare, assemble, and close dumplings throughout the shift.
- Open and close the steamer station.
- Restock and organize dumplings to support smooth service.
- Maintain a clean, groomed, and professional appearance, including while working in the show kitchen.
- Keep kitchen areas clean and sanitized.
- Organize items in 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 internal promotion.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
