DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS Job Title: Dumpling Prep (Dumpling Trainee)
Location: 1132 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5
Compensation: $19.20-$21.60 CAD 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
About Us: Din Tai Fung is a world-renowned Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or soup dumplings. Originally founded in Taiwan as a cooking oil retail business in 1958, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a steamed dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. Since its founding, Din Tai Fung has been acclaimed for its quality, standardization and service. The Hong Kong branch has been awarded a Michelin star five times. Din Tai Fung currently has over 170 locations in 13 countries worldwide.
We are proud to offer competitive wages, hands-on training, extended health benefits, referral programs, and the opportunity to work at a world-class restaurant. We provide strong internal growth opportunities.
About the Role: A Dumpling Trainee is tasked with preparing, putting together, folding, and steaming dumplings for guests. They operate in a show kitchen, requiring them to uphold a tidy and professional look.
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.
Training Schedule:
- Training Days: Monday to Friday
- Tentative Length of Training: 8 to 9 weeks (subject to change)
- Shifts:
- AM Shift: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM PM Shift: 3:30 PM - 8: 00 PM
Working Schedule:
- Number of Days: Must be available for 5 shifts per week
- Weekend Availability: Required
- Shifts: Day Shift or Evening Shift
Benefits and Perks:
- Extended health benefits
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- RRSP coming soon
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Meal Discounts Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within!
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
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
- Dumpling experience is not required
- Experience in prep, specifically with dough (pastry, pizza, etc.) is a plus
- 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.
How to Apply After successful completion of an application, you will receive a thank you email confirming your submission. The recruiting team will review your application and follow up with you should your profile align with our hiring needs.
Job offers will also be conditional on provision of satisfactory evidence of the recipient’s legal authority to work in Canada for Din Tai Fung.
Privacy Din Tai Fung complies with all applicable privacy laws. Applicant and employee personal information will be collected, retained, used, and disclosed strictly in compliance with the British Columbia
Personal Information Protection Act.
A copy of Din Tai Fung’s Privacy Policy applicable to employees and potential employees is available upon request.
Accommodation Din Tai Fung complies with all applicable human rights laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required. If you require an accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodations@dtf.com.
