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title: Culinary Instructor Dumpling at Dough Zone Restaurant
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| **Company** | Dough Zone Restaurant |
| **Location** | Portland, OR |
| **Salary** | $30/hr - $43/hr |
| **Type** | Contractor |
| **Posted** | Sep 23, 2026 |
## Description

**About Dough Zone**  

Dough Zone is a fast-growing restaurant group in Bellevue, WA, specializing in authentic Chinese comfort foods. Since opening our first location over 10 years ago, we’ve expanded rapidly across multiple markets while staying true to our core mission: delivering high-quality, freshly made Chinese cuisine. We continue to grow our footprint  
and strengthen our brand presence through innovation, community engagement, and a commitment to consistency and quality. We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Dumpling Class Instructor to lead interactive cooking classes and create memorable experiences for guests of all skill levels.  

**Position Summary**  
The Dumpling Class Instructor will guide groups of participants through the process of making dumplings from scratch, including dough preparation, rolling techniques, filling preparation, folding methods, and cooking techniques. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys teaching others, and can confidently engage groups in a fun and welcoming environment.  

***This is a 1099 contract-based position in OR stores with flexible scheduling based on class availability.**  

**Responsibilities**

- Lead hands-on dumpling-making classes for groups of varying sizes
- Demonstrate proper dough rolling and preparation techniques
- Teach multiple dumpling folding styles and techniques
- Guide participants through filling, assembly, and steaming processes
- Create an engaging, fun, and educational classroom environment
- Answer participant questions and provide individualized instruction as needed
- Ensure food safety and cleanliness standards are maintained throughout each class
- Assist with class setup and cleanup as needed
- Represent the Dough Zone brand professionally and positively
**Qualifications**

- Previous culinary, restaurant, catering, cooking instruction, or relevant food preparation experience
- Strong communication and public speaking skills
- Comfortable teaching and interacting with groups
- Friendly, energetic, and engaging personality
- Ability to explain techniques clearly to beginners
- Reliable, organized, and punctual
- Knowledge of dumpling-making techniques preferred
**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience teaching cooking classes, workshops, or demonstrations
- Experience hosting events or leading group activities
- Familiarity with Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, or other dumpling traditions
- Food Handler Permit (or willingness to obtain one)
**Physical Requirements**

- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to work in a kitchen environment
**Compensation**  
Pay range: $30-$43/hr.  
Each session is approximately 3 to 3.5 hours, including class duration, pre-class setup, and post-class cleanup  

**How to Apply**  
Please submit a resume and a brief description of your culinary experience and any teaching, hosting, or public-facing experience. Demonstration videos, social media content, or examples of previous instruction experience are encouraged but not required.  
 

**Dough Zone USA is committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Dough Zone USA participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.*

 
## Skills

- Japanese
- Cleanliness
- Cooking
- Food Preparation
- Teaching
- Catering
- Chinese
- Social Media Content Creation
- Community Outreach
- Hosting
- Public Speaking
- Korean
- Food Safety
- Food Handler Certification
- Communication
- Demonstration Skills
- Individualized Instruction
## Benefits

- Flexible Work Schedules

## How to Apply

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