Cook - 2nd Shift (Temporary)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking an entry-level line cook with at least 2 years of kitchen preparation and cooking experience to join our team in Cape Canaveral, FL. The cook will be responsible for food preparation and providing excellent customer service in our various food outlets while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

This position could lead to permanent hire based on performance, with a flexible schedule and the possibility of overtime.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Current and valid SERV Safe or Food Handler's card or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to ensure consistency and compliance with recipes.
• Provide courteous and informative customer service.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

High-volume cooking experience

Friendly customer service attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Job description

Overview

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Cook is an entry level line cook position for individuals who are familiar with basic cooking principals and techniques, have a firm understanding of all basic food safety principles, and have the ability to identify and utilize all standard cooking equipment. Daily tasks will be focused on food preparation set up, and operation of a station at one of our various food outlets according to leadership’s specifications. The cook position supports SpaceX’s success by providing quality food options that boost morale and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items, ensuring consistency and compliance with the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines
• Provide courteous and informative customer service in an "open kitchen" format, while ensuring that assigned station is stocked and clean
• Follow restaurant guidelines concerning guest services, food and physical safety, maintenance, and equipment/space cleaning requirements at all times
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment

Position Details

• LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months (permanent hire conversion is possible based on performance and business need)
• LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking

Preferred Skills and Experience

• High-volume cooking experience
• Experience with daily changing menus
• Current and valid SERV Safe or Food Handler's card or equivalent
• Friendly customer service attitude

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to work the following shift:
  • Monday - Friday: 10:00am-10:00pm
• Frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to work overtime
• Weekend availability
• Ability to work holidays
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work in continuously-standing position for 5+ hours
• Ability to work with hands continuously: chop, stir, scrape, scrub
• Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affir​mative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].