DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS
Job Title: Dough Prep (Dumpling Prep)
Compensation: $25.50 per hour
Status: Part-Time
Location: Manhattan - Paramount Plaza - 1633 Broadway New York, 10019
About Us:
Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or steamed soup dumplings, each made by hand with our “Golden Ratio” of 18 folds. Originally founded in Taiwan as a cooking oil retail business in 1958, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. Since its founding, Din Tai Fung has become world-renowned for its quality, standardization, and service. It currently has over 170 locations worldwide, including 14 US locations in California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada.
About the Role:
Dumpling Preps are responsible for preparing, assembling, closing, and steaming the dumplings for our guests dining in our restaurant. The Dumpling Prep team works from a show kitchen and thus must maintain a clean, groomed, and professional appearance.
Benefits and Perks:
Competitive Pay & Benefits
Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance
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; we love promoting within!
Job Responsibilities & Tasks:
Prepares, measures, and cuts dough
Rolls dumpling/bun skins
Stuffs, closes, and arranges dumplings/buns in a steamer
Adds meat and allergen identifiers
Steams dumplings/buns
Maintains a clean working space and dumpling room
Labels all items in accordance with regulations and procedures
Attends monthly staff and dumpling meetings
Supporting Functions:
Keeps all kitchen areas clean and sanitized
Organizes items within the walk-in coolers and freezers
Lifts/moves boxes, bags, chairs, and tables (up to 50 pounds)
Assists with regular deep cleaning of the kitchen
Maintains confidentiality regarding all propriety information, including but not limited to recipes and Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP’s“)
Job Requirements:
We are searching for friendly, energetic, highly motivated people who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Dumpling experience is not required
Experience in prep, specifically with dough (pastry, pizza, etc.) is a plus
Open Availability
Eager to learn, enjoys to be challenged
Ability to stand for long periods of time
NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.
Compensation: $25.50-$27.00/hour
Location: Manhattan - Paramount Plaza - 1633 Broadway New York, 10019
Din Tai Fung is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Fair Chance Initiative. Din Tai Fung is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally.