Kitchen Shift Lead — Fast-Paced Culinary Ops

DoorDash, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

16 weeks paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and paid sick leave

11 paid holidays

Disability and basic life insurance

Mental health program

Job summary

DoorDash DashMart Kitchens is seeking a Kitchen Shift Lead to own shift-level kitchen execution within a shared DashMart facility. You will lead Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Coordinators, ensuring food quality, safety, cleanliness, order accuracy, and overall operational excellence.

You should have experience in food service or kitchen operations, be self-motivated and a team player, and be comfortable leading in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, kitchen operations, or grocery leadership.
• Self-motivated, positive, and a team player.
• Passion for culinary execution and high-quality meals.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for food safety and cleanliness.
• Comfortable leading in fast-paced, physically active environments.

Responsibilities

• Own your assigned kitchen shifts, ensuring strong 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

Food service leadership

Kitchen operations

Leading teams

Food safety

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DoorDash DashMart Kitchens is seeking a Kitchen Shift Lead to own shift-level kitchen execution within a shared DashMart facility. You will lead Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Coordinators, ensuring food quality, safety, cleanliness, order accuracy, and overall operational excellence.

You should have experience in food service or kitchen operations, be self-motivated and a team player, and be comfortable leading in fast-paced environments.