Kitchen Operations Associate, DashMart

DoorDash · 112 Order Fulfillment

Pay: $15.65/hr
Where: Lexington, KY
Posted: Jul 17

DashMart Kitchens (DMK) is a dedicated culinary team operating within a shared DashMart facility. While we work inside a DashMart building, we are a specialized team focused on preparing high-quality meals for customers ordering through the DoorDash app.

We work side-by-side with our DashMart partners to deliver a seamless customer experience — supporting both kitchen execution and shared facility standards. We operate as one team within four walls, collaborating to ensure operational excellence, food quality, and a clean, organized environment.

Shifts: Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Part-Time

As a Kitchen Operations Associate, you are responsible for preparing meals to standard, maintaining kitchen and warehouse organization, and supporting order fulfillment within a shared facility environment.

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What you'd do

Prepare and assemble menu items according to brand and food safety standards
Ensure every meal meets quality, accuracy, and presentation standards before handoff
Follow all food safety, cleanliness, and dress code compliance guidelines
Maintain organized dry, refrigerated, and frozen storage areas
Follow cleanliness and sanitation standards across shared workspaces
Support inventory organization and proper product rotation (FIFO)
Collaborate with DashMart Operations Associates to maintain a cohesive and efficient site
Assist with light operational tasks as needed to support overall facility success
Uphold a “One Team” mindset to create a positive experience for all team members and customers
You enjoy working with food and have a passion for culinary execution and quality while maintaining food safety

What they want

You’re reliable, positive, and team-oriented
You have experience in food service (fast food and quick-service restaurants), grocery, or beverage operations, or a willingness to learn
You’re detail-oriented and passionate about fresh food quality and safety
You can lift up to 50 lbs and work in refrigerated areas (with or without accommodation)
You have a high school diploma or GED
You’re willing to complete a Food Handler’s Certification upon hire
For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.