Kitchen Shift Lead, DashMart

DoorDash USA • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

DashMart Kitchens is a dedicated culinary team operating within a shared DashMart facility, preparing made-to-order meals for customers ordering through the DoorDash app. The team works alongside DashMart partners to deliver a seamless customer experience and maintain operational excellence, food quality, and a clean, organized environment.

The Kitchen Shift Lead has shift-level responsibility for kitchen execution and leads Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Coordinators during their shift. The role ensures food quality, safety, cleanliness, order accuracy, and operational excellence while partnering with DashMart site leadership. It is suited to a motivated, experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments and has food service, kitchen operations, or grocery experience.

Requirements

• Experience in food service, kitchen operations, or grocery leadership.
• Self-motivated, positive, collaborative, and high-integrity approach to work.
• Passion for culinary execution and delivering consistent, high-quality meals.
• Detail-oriented, with high standards for food safety and cleanliness.
• Comfortable leading in fast-paced, physically active environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to complete or already hold 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 and on time and meet 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
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks)
• Wellness benefits
• Commuter benefits match
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Family-forming assistance
• Mental health program

What This Job Offers

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