Kitchen Shift Lead, DashMart

DoorDash • Phoenix, AZ

7d

About The Position

DashMart Kitchens is a dedicated culinary team operating inside shared DashMart facilities, preparing made-to-order meals for customers ordering through the DoorDash app. The Kitchen Shift Lead has shift-level responsibility for kitchen execution and leads Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Coordinators. The role focuses on food quality, safety, cleanliness, order accuracy, and operational excellence while partnering closely with DashMart site leadership and warehouse teams. It is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment that supports shared facility standards and a collaborative “One Team” culture.

Requirements

• Experience in food service, kitchen operations, or grocery leadership.
• Self-motivated, positive, and able to work well with others as a team player.
• High integrity and enthusiasm for delighting customers.
• Passion for culinary execution and pride in delivering consistent, high-quality meals.
• Detail-oriented, with high standards for food safety and cleanliness.
• Comfortable leading in fast-paced, physically active environments.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to complete or already holding a Food Handler’s Certification.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned kitchen shifts and ensure execution of food preparation standards, cleanliness, safety, and inventory practices, including FIFO and equipment care.
• Ensure orders are prepared accurately, on time, and in accordance with quality and food safety standards before handoff.
• Lead and delegate tasks to Kitchen Operations Associates and serve as the primary escalation point for kitchen-related operational challenges.
• Coach team members on food safety, cleanliness, and execution standards while modeling professionalism and urgency.
• Partner with DashMart Shift Leads and Site Leadership to maintain alignment across kitchen and warehouse operations.
• Support shared facility standards and contribute ideas to improve workflows, efficiency, and overall site performance.
• Foster a collaborative “One Team” environment within the facility.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Wellness benefits
• Commuter benefits match
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Family-forming assistance
• Mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED