Cook (Sushi)

SpaceXAI; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (varies by country)

Overtime eligibility

Total rewards package

Job summary

SpaceXAI in Palo Alto is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef to join our culinary team. You will oversee kitchen inventory, help set up food preparation, and ensure products are prepared to our guidelines. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on quality and efficiency.

We value initiative, creativity in menu development, and the ability to work overtime or weekends. This is a full-time on-site role with a competitive hourly rate and total rewards package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• 3+ years of restaurant/food service production experience.
• Degree in culinary arts is preferred.
• Experience with high-volume production and catering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor inventory levels and ingredients.
• Assist in establishing menu specifications.
• Maintain quality by ensuring products follow guidelines.
• Ensure kitchen and café space safety.
• Assist with and distribute work schedules.
• Oversee front-of-house food preparation.

Skills

Menu creativity

High-volume production

Catering experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Degree in culinary arts

Job description

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

SpaceXAI is looking for passionate, experienced individuals looking to join our culinary team! The Jr. Sous Chef plays a crucial role in the culinary department by overseeing kitchen inventory, focusing on food preparation set up.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and monitor inventory levels and ingredients
• Assist in establishing menu specifications
• Maintain quality by ensuring products are prepared according to guidelines
• Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space
• Assist with and distribute work schedules
• Oversee front-of-house food preparation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of restaurant/food service production

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in culinary arts
• High volume production and catering experience
• Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basis
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceXAI culture

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 1 hour per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 1 hour per day

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$32.5 - $35 USD per hour

Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI. Specific benefits vary by country, depending on your country of residence you may have access to medical benefits. We do not offer benefits for part-time roles.

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