Prep Cook

About the role

As a Prep Cook, you help set the kitchen up for success by preparing the ingredients that bring our dishes to life. In this role, you are responsible for receiving deliveries, checking ingredient quality, and washing, cutting, and preparing produce and food items according to Din Tai Fung’s standards and procedures. Prep Cooks focus on precision and consistency, becoming familiar with the standard cutting sizes for all vegetables and ensuring everything is prepared with care and attention to detail. Maintaining a clean, organized prep station and thoroughly washing all produce are key parts of the role, helping ensure the kitchen is ready for smooth and efficient service.

About Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung (DTF) is a globally celebrated, family-owned restaurant brand founded in 1972 and internationally renowned for its iconic Xiao Long Bao. With more than 165 locations across 13 countries including 20 in North America, DTF is Michelin-recognized and admired for its uncompromising quality, authentic flavors, and warm, gracious hospitality. Each location delivers an elevated yet inviting cultural dining experience designed to delight guests on any occasion.

Location

Manhattan - Paramount Plaza - 1633 Broadway, New York, 10019

Pay

$24.00 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive pay and 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

Requirements

• Friendly, energetic, and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience preferred but not required
• Open availability
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Positive and professional attitude
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally

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.