Entry-Level Food Services Specialist | Multi-Shift

SpaceX; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Food Services Specialist for multiple shifts at our California site. This entry-level role supports dining operations across culinary, hospitality, porter, and dish teams, with the ability to switch between tasks as needed by leadership.

Responsibilities include food and beverage preparation, serving guests, maintaining dining spaces, stocking areas, and assisting with inventory and quality standards while delivering excellent customer service to boost morale.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 1+ years of experience in food preparation or customer service
• Valid state-issued driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness in all on-site dining areas
• Support maintenance of beverage stations, food sales locations, and break areas
• Assist with food preparation according to SpaceX quality and sanitation standards
• Support proper product rotation and storage according to food safety requirements
• Follow stocking routes, track inventory, and receive and distribute product around the site as instructed by leadership
• Help the team meet time and quality standards set by the supervisor
• Set up, maintain, and break down a daily workstation within a kitchen or service environment

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Inventory management

Time management

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

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.

FOOD SERVICES SPECIALIST - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

This opportunity is an entry-level position for an individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and dynamic workload within a large team. They must be comfortable supporting task ownership within culinary, hospitality, porter, and dish teams, as well as be flexible enough to switch from one to the other throughout the day as instructed by leadership. Specific daily tasks may change on short notice according to staffing and business needs. These may include, but are not limited to, the following: food and beverage preparation, meal/catering delivery, serving guests, maintaining the cleanliness of dining spaces, and stocking or distributing products. This individual will be cross-trained in more than one specific role so that they are able to fill in at a moment’s notice. The food services specialist position supports the mission by providing excellent customer service, flexible support, and the ability to aid in the production and service of quality food and beverage options in order to boost morale and productivity within SpaceX.

Responsibilities

• Assist the organization by ensuring cleanliness in all on-site dining areas
• Support maintenance of all beverage stations, food sales locations, and break areas
• Assist with food preparation according to SpaceX quality and sanitation standards
• Support proper product rotation and storage according to food safety requirements
• Follow stocking routes, track inventory, and receive and distribute product around the site as instructed by leadership
• Help the team meet time and quality standards set by the supervisor
• Set up, maintain, and break down a daily workstation within a kitchen or service environment
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience in food preparation, customer service, or other food services support roles
• Valid state issued driver's license
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Ability to take initiative in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Possession or willingness to obtain CA food handler card (training provided internally as needed)
• Experience working in a high-volume output environment
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook primarily)
• Sound understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Ability to work one the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed:
• Day Shift:
• 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday-Friday
• Night Shift:
• 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Monday-Friday
• Ability to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 30 lbs.)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time – up to 10 hours a day
• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects
  

Compensation And Benefits

Pay Range:

Level 1: $22.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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