Dough Prep

Location: 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Compensation: $24.50/hour (base hourly wage; range varies based on prior experience, expertise, business needs, and market factors).

Benefits and Perks

• Employer contribution for individual 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
• Wellness and health reimbursements
• Employee meal discounts
• Opportunities for growth and internal promotion

About the Role

A Dumpling Trainee prepares, assembles, folds, and steams dumplings for guests in a show kitchen, maintaining a tidy and professional appearance.

Your journey at Din Tai Fung begins as a Dumpling Trainee. The hands-on training program equips you with the skills needed for success. Upon completion, you’ll transition to a Dumpling Prep role with a competitive hourly wage increase.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 proprietary information, including recipes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Requirements

• Friendly, energetic, and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Dumpling experience not required; prep experience (e.g., pastry, pizza dough) is a plus
• Open availability
• Eagerness to learn and embrace challenges
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the U.S.