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Dough Prep

Din Tai Fung
Los Angeles, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 11 May 2025
💰 $52,000/yr($49,000/yr$52,000/yr)

About the role

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS
Job Title: Dough Prep (Dumpling Trainee) Compensation: $24.50 - 26.00/hour
The base salary or hourly wage range for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and other factors during the hiring process. Status: Part-Time
Location: 10250 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 2400 (Level 2), Los Angeles, CA 90067 (Westfield Century City)
  • Din Tai Fung (Westfield Century City) is located on the 2nd floor across from Nordstrom
PARKING: Constellation Place Parking available on Constellation Blvd. and Solar Way (Free Parking for 1 hour)

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.
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.
Din Tai Fung is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Fair Chance Initiative. 

Din Tai Fung is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability

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