Prep Cook

Din Tai Fung; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain seeks Prep Cooks to handle food preparation in a fast-paced environment at their Costa Mesa location. Candidates should be energetic and motivated with an emphasis on team collaboration and quality. Competitive hourly pay alongside a wide range of benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to grow in a vibrant food culture.

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

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic, motivated candidates preferred.
• Open availability required.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing and checking the quality of food items.
• Must familiarize with cutting vegetables accurately.
• Dumpling chefs will prepare and steam dumplings.

Skills

Team-oriented

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Job description

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS

LOCATION: 3333 Bristol Street Space 2071 (Upper Level), Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (South Coast Plaza)

PAY RANGE FOR PREP COOK: $21.50-$24.75/hour

• Prep Cooks = $21.50-$22.74/hour
• Dumpling Prep Cooks = $23.50-$24.75/hour
• Hiring Multiple Positions
• Urgently Hiring
• Job Type: Part-time

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.

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 PURPOSE:

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 wash vegetables thoroughly.

Dumpling chefs (Dumpling Prep Cooks) are responsible for preparing, assembling, closing and steaming the dumplings for the guests. Dumpling chefs work from a show kitchen and thus must maintain a clean, groomed and professional appearance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR PREP COOK:

We are searching for friendly, energetic, highly motivated people who will 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

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

As part of our hiring process, all newly hired employees are required to go through E-Verify.

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 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.

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

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