Cook - Temporary

SpaceX; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a temporary Cook to join our culinary team in Anderson, TX. This role focuses on daily food preparation, open-kitchen service, and adherence to recipes, safety standards, and waste control guidelines.

The position supports morale and productivity through quality food options and shifts may require overtime or weekends. Travel to Starbase, TX and remote Moon Corps sites may be required up to 85% of the time for critical projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the food service industry.
• 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.

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

Food service experience

Restaurant experience

High volume experience

Daily changing menu

Food handlers card willing

Professionalism

Communication skills

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:

• Must be willing to travel to Starbase, TX and travel to remote Moon Corps sites on critical projects (up to 85% travel)
• Valid state issued driver's license
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed
• Ability to carry large, heavy items unassisted (up to 25lbs)
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods – up to 8-12 hours a day.
• Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects through entire shift

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