Kitchen Operations Associate, DashMart

DoorDash Essentials, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and sick leave

Gym membership reimbursement

Monthly DashPass

Employee Assistance Program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DashMart Kitchens (DMK) in Colorado Springs is seeking a Kitchen Operations Associate to prepare meals to standard and keep the kitchen and warehouse organized in a shared facility.

You will support order fulfillment, maintain inventory with FIFO, and collaborate with DashMart teammates to ensure a smooth, safe operation. This role offers shifts including morning, day, evening, night, and part-time options, with benefits such as PTO, gym reimbursement, and a monthly DashPass.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service (fast food or QSR).
• Ability to follow food safety, cleanliness, and dress code guidelines.
• Reliable, positive, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to standard and ensure quality before handoff.
• Maintain kitchen and warehouse organization in a shared facility.
• Support order fulfillment and inventory rotation (FIFO).
• Collaborate with DashMart Operations Associates to maintain site efficiency.

Skills

Food safety

Quality control

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Inventory management

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),