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Dumpling Prep (Dumpling Trainee)

The Dumpling Trainee is responsible for preparing, folding, and steaming dumplings while maintaining a clean and professional kitchen environment. They must also assist with organizing kitchen storage areas and deep cleaning tasks.

  • On-site
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posted Aug 13, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

LOCATION: 1132 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5 COMPENSATION: $19.20 CAD per hour + Tips 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) for eligible roles RRSP Life and AD&D insurance Travel Protection - for emergency medical coverage Savings on eyewear, prescriptons, and wellness products Employee Assistance Program Discounts through BenefitHub Employee Meal Discounts Quarterly Wellness Days for eligible roles Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within! 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: 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. U.S. Employment Eligibility: In the United States, Din Tai Fung North America participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new hires. To learn more, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.

What you’ll do

The Dumpling Trainee is responsible for preparing, folding, and steaming dumplings while maintaining a clean and professional kitchen environment. They must also assist with organizing kitchen storage areas and deep cleaning tasks.

Requirements

Candidates should be energetic and motivated with a willingness to learn, though prior dumpling experience is not required. Experience in food preparation, particularly with dough, is considered a plus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Health savings account • RRSP • AD&D insurance • Travel protection • Eyewear discounts • Prescription discounts • Wellness products discounts • Employee assistance program • BenefitHub discounts • Employee meal discounts • Quarterly wellness days

Listed skills

  • Time managementPreferred
  • TeamworkPreferred
  • Attention to detailPreferred
  • Food safetyPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Food preparation
  • Dough handling
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Food safety
  • Manual dexterity
  • Energetic
  • Willingness To Learn
  • Self-Motivation
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Confidentiality
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Team Oriented

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Dump Truck Operator
  • Kitchen Staff
  • Kitchen Helpers
  • Food Preparation Workers

Additional details

Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week