Culinary Kitchen Ops Associate — Fast-Paced Team

DoorDash; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick leave

Gym reimbursement

DashPass

Career progression opportunities

Health benefits

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a Kitchen Operations Associate to prep meals to brand standards, maintain kitchen and warehouse organization, and support order fulfillment within a shared facility.

Shifts include morning, day, evening, overnight and weekends. Compensation includes base pay with per-shift increases, plus a comprehensive benefits package: PTO, sick leave, gym reimbursement, DashPass, and career progression opportunities. Must lift up to 50 lbs and obtain a Food Handler’s Certification on hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-food or quick-service environments.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Commitment to food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Food service experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety practices

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DoorDash is seeking a Kitchen Operations Associate to prep meals to brand standards, maintain kitchen and warehouse organization, and support order fulfillment within a shared facility.

Shifts include morning, day, evening, overnight and weekends. Compensation includes base pay with per-shift increases, plus a comprehensive benefits package: PTO, sick leave, gym reimbursement, DashPass, and career progression opportunities. Must lift up to 50 lbs and obtain a Food Handler’s Certification on hire.