Kitchen Operations Associate

DoorDash High Volume; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 23,128 - 32,940; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Gym membership reimbursement

DashPass subscription

Lyft discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

DoorDash operates DashMart Kitchens, a dedicated culinary team within a shared facility, focused on high-quality meals for DoorDash orders.

The Kitchen Operations Associate role covers meal prep, quality checks, and maintaining organized storage while supporting order fulfillment in a fast-paced environment. Night shifts include a pay increase; opportunities for raises and full benefits are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Experience with food safety procedures and quality standards.
• Ability to prep meals consistently and accurately.
• Team-oriented with quick-service restaurant or grocery experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble menu items according to brand standards.
• Maintain kitchen and storage organization; support fulfillment.
• Follow sanitation and safety guidelines across shared spaces.
• Assist with inventory rotation and product handling.
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure a cohesive operation.

Skills

Food safety

Meal preparation

Quality control

Teamwork

Inventory management

Refrigeration handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handler's Certification

Job description

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.

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
• 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)
• 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

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

Compensation details and benefits reflect a comprehensive package for regular employees.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

Actual compensation within the pay range listed below will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and location. Base salary is localized according to employee work location.

DoorDash cares about you and your well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, including a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws, medical/dental/vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.

See below for paid time off details:

• 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, and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Base Pay:

$20.35 - $20.35 USD

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We are committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. We hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. We value a diverse workforce and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Pursuant to applicable local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.