Galactic Pastry Chef & Catering Innovator

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead bakery operations in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. You will manage production, menus, and sourcing to support in-house dining and catered events.

Responsibilities include cost control, pricing, quality assurance, and staff leadership, with emphasis on local, sustainable ingredients and high-volume production. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of professional bakery/pastry chef experience and culinary management.
• Degree in culinary arts preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work weekends/varied shifts.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost controls and control expenditures of all bakery and pastry production equipment, food, and curated goods.
• Create pricing schedules for all bakery needs with all correlating outlets.
• Source high quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items.
• Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices.
• Purchase and manage inventory.
• Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations.
• Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space.
• Meet production schedule needs for all in house products and catered events.
• Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal.
• Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support company and special events.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Bakery/pastry expertise

Menu planning

Cost control

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Degree in culinary arts

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead bakery operations in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. You will manage production, menus, and sourcing to support in-house dining and catered events.

Responsibilities include cost control, pricing, quality assurance, and staff leadership, with emphasis on local, sustainable ingredients and high-volume production. Weekend shifts may be required.