Dumpling Prep (Trainee) (AM Shift)

Din Tai Fung North America; California (MO); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Employer Contribution for Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Meal Discounts

Promotional Opportunities

Job summary

Din Tai Fung North America is seeking a Dumpling Prep / Trainee who will play a crucial role in preparing our iconic dumplings. Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, rolling, stuffing, and steaming dumplings, along with maintaining a clean kitchen environment. The position offers a starting pay of $21.50 per hour, training opportunities, and robust employee benefits. Join a Michelin-recognized team committed to quality and hospitality in California.

Qualifications

• No prior dumpling experience required.
• Experience with dough preparation is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and measures dough.
• Rolls dumpling skins and stuffs dumplings.
• Maintains cleanliness in the dumpling room.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Dough preparation experience

Open availability

Job description

As a Dumpling Prep / Trainee, you are part of the heart of the Din Tai Fung kitchen. In this role, you prepare, assemble, fold, and steam the dumplings that our guests know and love. You’ll help showcase the star of our menu while playing a key role on the kitchen team and in the overall guest experience.

Dumpling Prep / Trainees are responsible for preparing dumplings from start to finish. This includes measuring and cutting dough, rolling skins, stuffing, sealing, arranging, and steaming dumplings, while ensuring proper meat and allergen identifiers are added. You’ll also help maintain a clean and organized dumpling room, label items according to procedures and regulations, and participate in monthly staff and dumpling meetings as part of your development.

Why Join 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

15323 Proctor Avenue, City of Industry, CA 91745

Pay Rate for Dumpling Prep

$21.50 per hour

Shift Starting Times

Tuesday - Saturday: 6 am – 2 pm

Please note: Shift times may vary based on the position.

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.

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!

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 proprietary information, including but not limited to recipes and Standard Operating Procedures ("SOP’s")

Job Requirements for Dumpling Prep

• Dumpling experience is not required
• Experience in prep, specifically with dough (pastry, pizza, etc.) is a plus
• Open availability
• Eager to learn, enjoys being challenged
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

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

Physical Demands

• Frequently needs to work in wet or humid conditions, near moving parts, in extreme non‑weather heat, and in extreme non‑weather cold
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk and/or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times per day, and push a cart weighing up to 100 lbs
• Constantly exposed to both hot and cold temperature conditions is pertinent
• Follows all safety procedures, uses restaurant safety words during all shifts, and asks for assistance as needed
• Must practice proper body mechanics and use appropriate personal protective equipment to avoid injury: cutting gloves when cutting; back support belt when lifting heavy items; goggles and long gloves when working with chemicals; other PPE as needed (if applicable)

Specific physical requirements and environmental conditions will vary based on the role.

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.

Applicant Eligibility

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Din Tai Fung North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws.

U.S. Employment Eligibility

In the United States, Din Tai Fung North America participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new hires. To learn more, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.