Kitchen Operations Associate, DashMart at Doordash in Colorado Springs, CO

Job description

About the Team 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 About the Role 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. What You’ll Do: Meal Preparation & Quality 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 Warehouse & Kitchen Organization Maintain organized dry, refrigerated, and frozen storage areas Follow cleanliness and sanitation standards across shared workspaces Support inventory organization and proper product rotation (FIFO) Facility Support 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're excited about this opportunity because... You enjoy working with food and have a passion for culinary execution and quality while maintaining food safety You want to be part of a dedicated kitchen team operating within a fast-paced fulfillment environment Market competitive pay (10pm–6am will receive a $2 increase in pay) AM/PM/Overnight shifts available Opportunity for pay increases twice a year based upon performance Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave Gym membership reimbursement (up to $75/month) Monthly DashPass subscription (including access to Lyft discounts for full-time employees) Employee Assistance Program Career advancement opportunities We're excited about you because... 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 Notice Regarding Use of AI and Automated Employment Decision Tools To streamline our hiring process, DoorDash utilizes an automated recruitment tool called Fountain. How it works: Fountain assists our recruiting team by evaluating and scoring your responses to screening questions, resume details, and an AI-facilitated virtual interview. Your interview will be recorded and transcribed, and the interview and accompanying results will always be reviewed by a human reviewer before your progress to the next step. These insights are used to help determine qualification and progression through our hiring process. The tool evaluates characteristics relevant to the role, including job-related experience, skills, availability, and structured interview responses. Data Retention, Privacy & Bias Audit: Data collected during this process is retained in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy ( privacy.fountain.com ) and applicable state laws. In compliance with New York City Local Law 144, the independent bias audit summary for Fountain is publicly available for review at AI Assurance Dashboard - Fountain . Alternative Assessment & ADA Accommodations: Use of this tool is a requirement for application prog