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Dough Zone USA

Fast-casual Chinese dumpling and noodle chain

Kitchen Staff/ Dishwasher

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/9/2026
$21.65 - $23/hr
Entry
Tukwila, WA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous experience working as a cook, chef, or in a similar role within a high-volume production kitchen or food service environment is preferred.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is a plus.
  • Ability to lift items over 30 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Support the kitchen manager in daily operations.
  • Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Prepare ingredients for cooking, including kneading dough, making fillings, and handling raw materials.
  • Follow standard operating procedures to prepare and cook food.
  • Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
  • Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.
  • Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances, and workstations.
  • Follow standard recipes and special diet orders.
  • Adhere to sanitation and food production codes.
  • Perform fast-paced dish cleaning.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience working as a cook, chef, or in a similar role within a high-volume production kitchen or food service environment.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish.

About the company

Dough Zone USA operates a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves modern Chinese comfort food, focusing on dim-sum inspired dishes and shareable small plates such as dumplings, bao, and noodles. Dishes are ordered from a paper menu and typically arrive within about 15 minutes, with some items made in-house at each location and others produced in a central kitchen to ensure consistency. The chain differentiates itself by its emphasis on a large variety of affordable dumplings and noodles, a Bao Buddies program for dumpling classes and cultural education, and plans to launch retail products like frozen dumplings and sauces. Its goal is to expand its West Coast presence and enter Texas while bringing accessible, shareable Chinese eats to more diners and building community engagement.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Redmond, Washington

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Campbell opened June 5, 2026, showing sustained West Coast unit growth.
  • Houston now has four stores, validating Texas demand beyond a single flagship.
  • Frozen dumplings and sauces can add retail revenue if the CPG launch lands.

What critics are saying

  • Lacey's August 19, 2026 inspection scored 35 red points, signaling weak food-safety controls.
  • Rapid expansion across four states strains managers, training, and central-kitchen logistics through 2027.
  • Din Tai Fung and local dim sum rivals can copy the menu and squeeze margins.

What makes Dough Zone USA unique

  • Central-kitchen prep plus in-house steamed dumplings keeps quality consistent across 29 locations.
  • Berkeley opened November 19, 2025, proving campus-adjacent demand and founder credibility.
  • Bao Buddies, launched November 2025, deepens school ties and strengthens brand recognition.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discount Programs