What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Prep Associate - Dumpling position at Din Tai Fung?
LOCATION: 1065 Brea Mall, Brea, CA 92821, USA (Opening soon)
*Please note that interviews for this role will be hosted at an off-site location.
Address: 215 S Brea Blvd Suite 104, Brea, CA 92821, USA
COMPENSATION: $21.00/hour
All new hires will go through training. Please review the schedule requirements below:
- Training Location: Address: 215 S Brea Blvd Suite 104, Brea, CA 92821, USA.
- Training Hours: Shifts are held Monday through Friday during the following blocks:
- 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Please note that these hours apply to the training period only. Once training is finalized, your regular work schedule may vary based on operational needs.
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!
About the Role:
A Dumpling Trainee is tasked with preparing, putting together, folding, and steaming dumplings for guests. They operate in a show kitchen, requiring them to uphold a tidy and professional look.
Training Expectations:
Your journey at Din Tai Fung will begin as a Dumpling Trainee. Our hands-on dumpling training program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to ensure you have the tools for success. Upon completion of the program, graduates will transition into the Dumpling Prep role, accompanied by a competitive hourly wage increase. You can learn more about this program during your interview process.
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.
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- This role requires repetitive, detail-oriented work using your hands, with a strong focus on consistency and quality. Are you comfortable working in this type of environment?
- Are you a previous Din Tai Fung employee?
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- This role requires basic English skills to understand instructions and communicate with the team. Are you comfortable with this?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? If hired, will you be able to provide documentation verifying your eligibility to work in the United States? Disclaimer: Din Tai Fung participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility through official documentation upon hire.
- We offer two training sessions: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm. You will be assigned to one of these sessions based on business needs. Are you able to attend training during these times?
Please note this is the training schedule only; your schedule may change once training is complete.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21