Prep Cook

Din Tai Fung North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,432 - 57,408; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Commuter Benefits

401(k) Match

Employee Assistance Program

Meal Discounts

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Din Tai Fung North America in New York City is seeking a Prep Cook to support a high-volume kitchen. You will receive deliveries, check quality, wash and cut produce, and prepare ingredients to exact standards to ensure timely service.

Maintain a clean prep station, practice proper food safety, and work with the line to set up for smooth service. Experience is preferred but not required; open availability and a positive, professional attitude are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not required.
• Open Availability.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Positive and Professional Attitude.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and check quality.
• Wash, cut, and prepare produce according to standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized prep station.
• Help ensure kitchen is ready for service.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Positive attitude

Job description

As a Prep Cook, you help set the kitchen up for success by preparing the ingredients that bring our dishes to life. You are responsible for receiving deliveries, checking ingredient quality, 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.

Location & Pay

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

Pay: $24.00 per hour

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!

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not required
• Open Availability
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Positive and Professional Attitude

Additional Notes

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.

Eligibility & Equal Opportunity Employment

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

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.

In the United States, Din Tai Fung North America participates in E‑Verify to confirm work authorization for all new hires.