Kitchen Operations Associate, DashMart, DoorDash (Columbia) NEW

The Briefed; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

DoorDash’s DashMart Kitchens in Columbia, SC is hiring a hands-on kitchen teammate. You will prepare and assemble menu items, ensure quality and presentation, and follow food safety guidelines.

This on-site role offers morning, day, evening, weekend shifts, with part-time options. Applicants should be reliable, team-oriented, and able to lift up to 50 lbs; a Food Handler’s Certification will be required on hire.

Qualifications

• Reliable, positive, and team-oriented.
• Experience in food service or willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented and passionate about fresh food quality and safety.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work in refrigerated areas.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Willing to complete a Food Handler’s Certification upon hire.

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

Team player

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DoorDash connects customers with local businesses for delivery, from restaurants to grocery, retail and its own DashMart stores. 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.

Key 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)

Requirements

• Reliable, positive, and team-oriented
• Experience in food service (fast food and quick-service restaurants), grocery, or beverage operations, or a willingness to learn
• Detail-oriented and passionate about fresh food quality and safety
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work in refrigerated areas (with or without accommodation)
• A high school diploma or GED
• Willing to complete a Food Handler’s Certification upon hire

Location and schedule

• Onsite in Columbia, South Carolina
• Shifts: Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Part-Time
• AM/PM/Overnight shifts available

Salary and benefits

Salary not stated. DoorDash also offers benefits; the full list is on the posting.