Food Service Attendant

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring an entry-level Food Service Attendant to support fast-paced dining operations on-site. You will help with meal preparation, service, sanitation, and stocking while rotating through culinary, hospitality, porter, and dish duties as needed by leadership.

The role emphasizes flexible multitasking, teamwork, and reliable shift coverage, with the goal of delivering quality food and boosting morale across the SpaceX campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 2+ years in food preparation, customer service, or related roles.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleanliness in on-site dining areas.
• Maintain beverage stations, food sales, and break areas.
• Assist with food preparation per SpaceX standards.
• Support proper product rotation and storage per food safety rules.
• Follow stocking routes, track inventory, and distribute products on site.
• Help the team meet time and quality standards set by supervisor.
• Setup, maintain, and breakdown a daily workstation in kitchen/service areas.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Stocking & inventory

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 SERVICE ATTENDANT

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 delivery, serving guests, maintaining the cleanliness of dining spaces, and stocking or distributing products. This individual should 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 production and service of quality food and beverage options 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 supervisor


• Setup, maintain, and breakdown a daily workstation within a kitchen or service environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate


• 2+ years of experience in food preparation, customer service, or other food services support roles

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of cooking experience


• Ability to take initiative in a dynamic, fast-paced environment


• Possession or willingness to obtain food handler's card


• 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 work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends, as needed


• Ability to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)


• Ability to stand for long periods of time - up to 10 hours a day


• Ability to work all shifts and available for extended hours and weekends, as needed


• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level 1: $22.00/hour
Level 2: $23.00/hour
Level 3: $24.00/hour

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.

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