Full-Time

Quality Control Technician

Dough Zone USA

Dough Zone USA

51-200 employees

Fast-casual Chinese dumpling and noodle chain

Compensation Overview

$25 - $28/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Tukwila, WA, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing Quality & Test (1)
Required Skills
HACCP
GMP

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Requirements
  • One to two years of experience in food quality control or a similar role in a commercial kitchen or manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to identify small inconsistencies in product appearance or paperwork.
  • Ability to firmly and professionally instruct the production team to stop or adjust production when a product does not meet standards.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct regular checks on the production line to monitor dough thickness, filling weights, and pleat integrity.
  • Monitor and record critical control points, including internal meat temperatures and metal detector checks, under Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
  • Verify that machines and surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized before production begins through pre-operation inspections.
  • Maintain accurate daily logs for temperature, batch tracking, and quality deviations, and ensure audit readiness.
  • Inspect incoming ingredients for freshness and quality, and manage first-in, first-out (FIFO) rotation.
  • Perform sensory testing of cooked samples from each batch, including taste, texture, and smell.
Desired Qualifications
  • Basic understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

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