Line Cook Steamer

Din Tai Fung; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent Chinese restaurant with international acclaim seeks a Line Cook Steamer for its Manhattan location. The role involves steaming dumplings and maintaining a clean kitchen environment while providing exceptional service in a fast-paced atmosphere. Ideal candidates are energetic, motivated, and eager to learn with a flexible schedule.

Benefits

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

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Friendly and highly motivated with open availability.
• Eager to learn and enjoys challenges.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Steam dumplings; maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in preparing and organizing dumplings.
• Label items following health regulations.

Skills

Energy

Teamwork

Time Management

Job description

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS

Job Title: Line Cook Steamer

Compensation: $26.00 per 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: Manhattan - Paramount Plaza - 1633 Broadway New York, 10019

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.

About the Role:
Line Cooks (Steamers) are responsible for steaming the dumplings for the guests, as well as helping support the dumpling team with preparing, assembling, and closing the dumplings. Line Cooks (Steamers) are responsible for opening and closing the steamer stations, as well as restocking and organizing dumplings to be steamed throughout the shift. Line Cooks (Steamers) may work from a show kitchen and thus must maintain a clean, groomed, and professional appearance.

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!

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Rolls the dumpling/bun skin
• Stuffs the dumplings/buns
• Closes and arranges the dumplings/buns in the steamer properly
• Adds necessary meat and allergen identifiers
• Steams the dumplings/buns for the appropriate amount of time
• Cleans the dumpling room and the steamer station
• Labels all items in accordance with Health Department regulations and Din Tai Fung procedures
• Attends monthly staff meetings 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.
• 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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of our hiring process, Din Tai Fung uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows employers to compare information from an employee's Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This verification confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Din Tai Fung complies fully with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws, ensuring no discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status. Din Tai Fung is committed to employing only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and who comply with applicable immigration and employment law. As a condition of employment, every individual must provide satisfactory evidence of their identity and legal authority to work in the United States. If the employee cannot verify their right to work in the United States within the time permitted by laws, the Company will be required to terminate their employment immediately. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.

Applicants must be 18 years or older.

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