Kitchen Shift Lead: Fast-Paced Culinary Ops

DoorDash High Volume; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

DashMart Kitchens is seeking a motivated Kitchen Shift Lead to run shift-level kitchen execution inside a shared DashMart facility in Huntsville. You will lead Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Coordinators, ensure food quality, safety, cleanliness, and on-time order fulfillment.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration with DashMart site leadership, and a commitment to FIFO, equipment care, and continuous improvement while maintaining a One Team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, kitchen operations, or grocery leadership.
• Self-motivated, positive, and a team player with integrity.
• Passion for culinary execution and high-quality meals.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for food safety and cleanliness.
• Able to lead in fast-paced, physically active environments.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willing to complete or already hold Food Handler’s Certification.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned kitchen shifts and ensure execution of food preparation standards, cleanliness, safety, and inventory practices (including FIFO and equipment care).
• Ensure all orders are prepared accurately, on time, and meet quality and food safety standards before handoff.
• Lead and delegate tasks to Kitchen Operations Associates, serving as the primary escalation point for kitchen-related operational challenges.
• Coach team members on proper food safety, cleanliness, and execution standards while modeling professionalism and urgency.
• Partner closely with DashMart Shift Leads and Site Leadership to maintain alignment across kitchen and warehouse operations.
• Support shared facility standards and contribute ideas to improve workflows, efficiency, and overall site performance.
• Foster a collaborative “One Team” environment within the four walls.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Quality control

Team coaching

Food preparation

Inventory management

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DashMart Kitchens is seeking a motivated Kitchen Shift Lead to run shift-level kitchen execution inside a shared DashMart facility in Huntsville. You will lead Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Coordinators, ensure food quality, safety, cleanliness, and on-time order fulfillment.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration with DashMart site leadership, and a commitment to FIFO, equipment care, and continuous improvement while maintaining a One Team culture.