Wok Line Cook

Din Tai Fung North America•Irvine, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Wok Line Cook, you bring the energy and technique of the wok to life in the Din Tai Fung kitchen. You prepare wok dishes according to Din Tai Fung’s recipes, cook times, techniques, and plating standards, ensuring each dish meets the flavor, quality, and consistency expected by guests. You check ingredient quality, cook and finish dishes with proper garnishes, and maintain a clean, organized wok station throughout service. The role also involves labeling products in compliance with health department regulations and company procedures, and participating in monthly staff and wok department meetings as part of continued development. Supporting functions include keeping kitchen areas clean and sanitized, organizing items in walk-in coolers and freezers, assisting with regular deep cleaning, and maintaining confidentiality of proprietary information such as recipes and Standard Operating Procedures. The position may also require lifting or moving boxes, bags, chairs, and tables weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be assigned other job-related duties by their supervisor. The position is located at 812 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, and pays $24.50 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to provide documentation demonstrating legal authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Prepare wok dishes according to Din Tai Fung recipes, cook times, techniques, and plating standards.
Check ingredient quality.
Cook and finish dishes with the proper garnishes.
Maintain a clean and organized wok station throughout service.
Label products in compliance with health department regulations and company procedures.
Participate in monthly staff and wok department meetings.
Keep kitchen areas clean and sanitized.
Organize items in walk-in coolers and freezers.
Assist with regular deep cleaning of the kitchen.
Lift and move boxes, bags, chairs, and tables weighing up to 50 pounds.
Maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary information, including recipes and Standard Operating Procedures.
Perform other job-related duties assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

Competitive pay and 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.