Pastry Assistant

About Us

Wang Cai is the central kitchen supporting Nice Day Chinese, a growing Chinese restaurant brand dedicated to delivering authentic flavors, consistent quality, and exceptional food experiences.

Our central kitchen plays a critical role in preparing high-quality ingredients and handmade products for our restaurant locations. We focus on efficient food production, standardized recipes, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.

We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented Central Kitchen Production Cooks / Dough & Pastry Specialists to join our production team.

Ideal candidates have experience in food preparation, dough handling, or commercial kitchen production. Experience making Chinese-style dough products, including bao, dumplings, and wontons, is highly preferred.

Key ResponsibilitiesDough Preparation & Chinese Pastry Production

• Prepare dough, fillings, and other ingredients for handmade bao, dumplings, wontons, and related Chinese food products.
• Measure, weigh, mix, knead, roll, portion, and shape dough according to standardized recipes.
• Assist with the preparation and assembly of various Chinese pastries and dough-based products.
• Maintain consistent product size, weight, appearance, texture, and quality.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment, including mixers, dough sheeters, steamers, and other food production tools.
• Monitor dough consistency, preparation times, and production quality.
• Follow established production procedures to ensure product consistency across restaurant locations.

High-Volume Food Production

• Support daily batch production based on established production schedules and restaurant demand.
• Assemble dumplings, bao, wontons, and other prepared food products efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain production speed while meeting quality and food safety standards.
• Assist with ingredient preparation, portioning, weighing, and packaging.
• Organize finished products for proper storage, labeling, and distribution.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production targets.
• Identify and report production delays, ingredient shortages, or equipment issues to supervisors.

Food Safety & Quality Control

• Follow all applicable food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, temperature control, and FIFO procedures.
• Prevent cross-contamination and follow established allergen-handling procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized production stations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow company standards for personal hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation.
• Inspect ingredients and finished products for quality, freshness, and consistency.
• Report food safety concerns, equipment malfunctions, or quality issues immediately.

Packaging & Inventory Support

• Properly weigh, portion, label, and package finished products.
• Prepare products for storage and delivery to restaurant locations.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and rotating ingredients and supplies.
• Monitor ingredient usage and report low inventory levels.
• Minimize food waste by following established portion and production standards.
• Support daily opening, closing, and cleaning procedures.

Qualifications & RequirementsRequired Qualifications

• Previous experience in food preparation, commercial kitchens, bakeries, or food production environments strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of dough preparation, ingredient measurement, and food handling procedures preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and production instructions accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding product consistency and portion control.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to maintain a clean workspace.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a production team.
• Dependability, punctuality, and willingness to learn.
• Availability to work assigned shifts, including weekends or holidays when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing handmade Chinese bao, dumplings, wontons, noodles, or similar dough-based products.
• Experience working in a Chinese restaurant kitchen, central kitchen, bakery, or commercial food production facility.
• Familiarity with commercial dough mixers, dough sheeters, steamers, and other production equipment.
• Experience with batch production, portion control, and food packaging.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures and commercial kitchen sanitation standards.
• Experience in high-volume food manufacturing or centralized food production.

Candidates with strong general kitchen or food production experience are encouraged to apply. Training on our specific recipes and production procedures will be provided for people DONOT have prior experience too!

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position involves working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen and food production environment.

Essential physical requirements include:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including most of an assigned shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements, including kneading, rolling, folding, wrapping, and assembling food products.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, lift, carry, and move ingredients, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally handle items weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or appropriate equipment when necessary.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen and food production equipment.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, including warm production areas and refrigerated storage spaces.
• Ability to maintain accuracy, attention to detail, and productivity during repetitive production tasks.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing restaurant group

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable company policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Wang Cai / Nice Day Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, New York State, or New York City law.

Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, experience, performance, and legitimate business needs.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, and sincerely held religious beliefs or practices, as required by applicable law.

How to Apply

If you enjoy working with food, have experience in kitchen production, and want to develop your skills in Chinese culinary preparation, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Sunnyside, NY in person