Cook - Temporary

SpaceX; Anderson (AK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a passionate Cook to join our temporary culinary team in Anderson, TX. You’ll handle daily prep, set up and operate a station, maintain recipe accuracy, and contribute to an open kitchen experience that keeps crew energized and productive throughout shifts, while upholding SpaceX standards of safety and cleanliness.

Requirements include 2+ years in food service, familiarity with high‑volume environments, willingness to obtain a food handler card, strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the food service industry.
• Willingness to obtain a food handlers card or equivalent.
• Experience with high-volume restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily prep tasks
• Ensure consistency and compliance with the restaurant’s recipes regarding portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines
• Provide courteous and informative customer service in an “open kitchen” format
• Follow restaurant guidelines concerning guest services, food and physical safety, maintenance, and equipment/space cleaning requirements at all times
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation

Skills

Strong communication

Professionalism

Job description

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 - TEMPORARY POSITION

SpaceX is looking for passionate, experienced individuals looking to join our culinary team! Daily tasks will focus on food preparation, setup, and the 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

• Complete daily prep tasks
• Ensure consistency and compliance with the restaurant’s recipes regarding portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines
• Provide courteous and informative customer service in an “open kitchen” format
• Follow restaurant guidelines concerning guest services, food and physical safety, maintenance, and equipment/space cleaning requirements at all times
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation

POSITION DETAILS

This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.

• LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)
• LOCATION: Anderson, TX

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in the food service industry

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Restaurant experience
• High volume experience
• Experience with a daily changing menu
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a food handlers card or equivalent
• High level of professionalism
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends, as needed
• Must be willing to travel to Starbase, TX, 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
• Candidate must be capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

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 Affiantive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].