Kitchen Shift Lead, DashMartTucson, AZ

DashMart Kitchens (DMK) is a dedicated culinary team operating within a shared DashMart facility. While we work inside a DashMart building, we are a team focused on preparing made-to-order meals for customers ordering through the DoorDash app.

We work side-by-side with our DashMart partners to deliver a seamless customer experience. We operate as one team within four walls, collaborating to ensure operational excellence, food quality, and a clean, organized environment.

About the RoleDashMart Kitchens is looking for a motivated and experienced individual who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments and is excited to lead from the front.

As a Kitchen Shift Lead, you will have shift-level responsibility for kitchen execution within a shared DashMart facility.

You will lead Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Coordinators during your shift, ensuring food quality, safety, cleanliness, order accuracy, and operational excellence.

We are looking for strong leaders who have experience in food service, kitchen operations, or grocery.

This role is dedicated to DMK operations while maintaining strong partnership and collaboration with DashMart site leadership to ensure overall facility success.

You're Excited About This Opportunity Because You WillOwn 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

We're Excited About You BecauseYou have experience in food service, kitchen operations, or grocery leadership

You're self-motivated, positive, and a team player. You work well with others, and you bring a great attitude to your work each and every day. You have high integrity and are excited to delight customers.

You have a passion for culinary execution and take pride in delivering consistent, high-quality meals

You are detail-oriented and hold high standards for food safety and cleanliness

You are comfortable leading in fast-paced, physically active environments

You can lift up to 50 lbs

You have a high school diploma or GED

You are willing to complete (or already hold) a Food Handler's Certification

BenefitsMarket competitive pay (10pm6am will receive a $2 increase in pay)

Opportunity for pay increases twice a year based upon performance

Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave

Health benefits starting Day 1 (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

401k match

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