Ling Nam Express-Union City, CA Dough Preparer Union City, CA · Full time

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Founded in 1990, Ling Nam is a beloved Filipino-Chinese restaurant and bakery rooted in the flavors of Binondo, Manila's Chinatown. For over 35 years, Ling Nam Restaurant has been a full-service gathering place for the Bay Area community — where families connect and every bite tastes like home. Ling Nam Express is the next chapter of that legacy — a modern, fast-casual evolution bringing the same authentic flavors and warmth to every corner of the Bay Area. With our Tracy location and two new Express stores coming soon to Union City and South San Francisco, we're growing the brand into something the next generation can call their own. We lead with a Feeling First hospitality standard — every guest should feel Seen, Safe, Surprised, Valued, and like they Belong. That culture starts with the people we hire. If you take pride in your work, lead with warmth, and believe people will always remember how you made them feel — Ling Nam Express is the place for you.

Part Time of Full Time positions available

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Dough Production

•       Portion dough to the correct weight for each product using bench scales and established portion guides

•       Add filling accurately — correct amount, even distribution, and proper placement for each SKU

•       Shape and seal each piece to the Ling Nam Express standard — consistent size, clean seam, proper finish

•       Lay assembled pieces on trays in the correct count and arrangement for baking — standard is 52 pieces per tray

•       Maintain a personal output target of 25 trays per day at full production capacity (100 trays total / 4 preparers per shift)

Quality & Consistency

•       Follow all recipe specifications and portioning guides exactly — consistency across every piece on every tray

•       Self-inspect your work before submitting trays to the Lead Baker — flag any trays that do not meet standard

•       Alert the Lead Baker immediately if dough quality, filling supply, or equipment performance is impacting your output

Sanitation & Food Safety

•       Maintain a clean and organized prep station throughout the shift — wipe down surfaces, manage waste, and keep tools in order

•       Follow all food safety protocols including handwashing, glove use, temperature monitoring, and allergen handling

•       Complete assigned sanitation tasks at shift open, mid-shift, and close

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required

•       Ability to work quickly and consistently with your hands — this role requires manual dexterity and sustained focus

•       Comfortable working in a hot, fast-paced bakery production environment for an 8-hour shift

•       Able to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift

•       Reliable, coachable, and a strong team player

•       Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire)

•       Prior experience in a kitchen, bakery, or food production environment preferred — we will train the right person

Preferred

•       Familiarity with Filipino or Asian bakery products

•       Experience with high-volume dough production or bread assembly

•       Bilingual in Filipino (Tagalog) or Spanish