Prep Cook

Din Tai Fung; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a world-renowned restaurant as a Prep Cook and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence. In this role, you will handle fresh produce, ensuring quality and preparation according to high standards. This position offers competitive hourly wages, hands-on training, and the chance to grow within a prestigious dining establishment. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for food, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy benefits like health insurance and employee meal discounts while contributing to a beloved culinary brand known for its exceptional service and quality.

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Meal Discounts

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and handling, especially with dough is a plus.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for washing, cutting, and preparing food items.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Knife Skills

Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cutting Gloves

Job description

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS
Job Title: Prep Cook
Location: 1132 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5
Compensation: $18.30-$20.60 CAD per hour + Tips

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

About Us:

Din Tai Fung is a world-renowned Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or soup dumplings. Originally founded in Taiwan as a cooking oil retail business in 1958, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a steamed dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. Since its founding, Din Tai Fung has been acclaimed for its quality, standardization and service. The Hong Kong branch has been awarded a Michelin star five times. Din Tai Fung currently has over 170 locations in 13 countries worldwide.

We are proud to offer competitive wages, hands-on training, extended health benefits, referral programs, and the opportunity to work at a world-class restaurant. We provide strong internal growth opportunities.

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.

Working Schedule:

• Number of Days: Must be available for 5 shifts per week
• Weekend Availability: Required
• Shifts: Day Shift or Evening Shift
  
  

Benefits and Perks:

• Extended health benefits
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• RRSP coming soon
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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
• 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.

How to Apply

After successful completion of an application, you will receive a thank you email confirming your submission. The recruiting team will review your application and follow up with you should your profile align with our hiring needs.

Job offers will also be conditional on provision of satisfactory evidence of the recipient’s legal authority to work in Canada for Din Tai Fung.

Privacy

Din Tai Fung complies with all applicable privacy laws. Applicant and employee personal information will be collected, retained, used, and disclosed strictly in compliance with the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act.

A copy of Din Tai Fung’s Privacy Policy applicable to employees and potential employees is available upon request.

Accommodation

Din Tai Fung complies with all applicable human rights laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required. If you require an accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].