Culinary Instructor - Dumpling (WA - Bellevue)

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 Bellevue, WA  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: $36-$54/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.