Prep Cook

Din Tai Fung; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Din Tai Fung North America is hiring a Prep Cook for their future restaurant opening in Santa Monica, California. The role involves preparing food and ensuring quality whilst nurturing a friendly environment. Ideal candidates are energetic and passionate about food. Benefits include competitive pay, insurance options, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Employer Contribution for medical insurance

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Meal Discounts

Wellness & Health Reimbursements

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Open availability desired.
• Experience preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food, wash and cut produce.
• Maintain cleanliness and professionalism.
• Assist in assembling and cooking dumplings.

Skills

Positive Attitude

Team-oriented

Energy

Education

None required; experience preferred

Job description

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**FUTURE RESTAURANT OPENING 2025**

We will begin scheduling interviews for this role in January 2025. Apply today, and we’ll reach out with next steps in early January!

• Prep Cooks = $24.50-$24.96/hour
• Dumpling Prep Cooks = $25.50-$26.83/ hour
  
  
  

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS

LOCATION: 395 SANTA MONICA PLACE - FC01 SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 -- **FUTURE RESTAURANT OPENING 2025**

We will begin scheduling interviews for this role in January 2025. Apply today, and we’ll reach out with next steps in early January!

PAY RANGE FOR PREP COOK: $24.00-$26.83/hour

• Prep Cooks = $24.50-$24.96/hour
• Dumpling Prep Cooks = $25.50-$26.83/ 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.

• Hiring Multiple Positions
• Urgently Hiring
• Job Type: Part-time
  
  
  

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
• Wellness & Health Reimbursements
• 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 PREP COOKS:

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. 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.

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

Compensation: $24.00 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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