DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS

Job Title : Prep Cook

Compensation : $22.50 per hour

Status : Part-Time

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 :

Prep cooks are responsible for receiving, checking the quality of, washing, cutting, and preparing the

produce and food goods in accordance with Din Tai Fung’s procedures. Prep cooks must familiarize

themselves with the standard cutting size of all vegetables and take care and attention to washing vegetables

thoroughly.

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 :

• Receives the produce from the vendor, taking care to check the quality of each item
• Thoroughly washes the produce items
• Cuts and prepares the produce in accordance with Din Tai Fung’s standard cutting sizes and procedures (must be comfortable using a knife and cutting glove)
• Labels all items in accordance with Health Department regulations and Din Tai Fung procedures
• Attends monthly staff meetings and Prep Cook 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.

Last updated : 2024-04-26