DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS
Job Title: Line Cook Wok
Compensation: $27.00 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: Line Cooks (Wok) are responsible for preparing, cooking and plating all the wok line items.
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:
Learns all Wok recipes, cook times, and cooking techniques per Din Tai Fung’s procedures
Checks the ingredient quality prior to beginning cooking
Cooks the ingredients in accordance with Din Tai Fung’s recipes
Plates the final product in accordance with Din Tai Fung’s plating guidelines
Prepares and cuts garnishes for Wok line items
Labels all items in accordance with Health Department regulations and Din Tai Fung procedures
Attends monthly staff meetings and Wok 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.
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.
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.