Kitchen Operations Associate, DashMart (Lexington) NEW

The Briefed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

DoorDash's DashMart Kitchens in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a hands-on kitchen team member to prepare and assemble menu items for delivery orders placed via the DoorDash app.

You will ensure quality, accuracy, and presentation, follow all safety and sanitation guidelines, maintain organized storage (dry/refrigerated/frozen), and assist with inventory rotation. Onsite shifts include mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and part-time options, with Food Handler’s Certification offered upon hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, fast food, grocery, or beverage operations.
• Reliable, positive and team-oriented.
• Detail-oriented with passion for fresh food quality and safety.
• Willing to complete a Food Handler’s Certification upon hire.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work in refrigerated areas.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble menu items according to brand and safety standards.
• Ensure meals meet quality, accuracy, and presentation before handoff.
• Follow all food safety, cleanliness, and dress code guidelines.
• Maintain organized storage areas (dry, refrigerated, and frozen) and rotate stock (FIFO).
• Follow cleanliness and sanitation standards across shared workspaces.

Skills

Team oriented

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

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 Lexington, Kentucky
• 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.