Innovative Pastry Chef — High-Volume Catering Leader

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead bakery and pastry production, menu development, and catering initiatives. You will source local ingredients, manage inventory, and ensure top quality for in-house and catered events.

The role emphasizes seasonal menu creation and a dynamic kitchen culture. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to safety, and the ability to deliver high-volume production while maintaining SpaceX standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of professional bakery or pastry chef experience with culinary management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary management

Menu development

High-pressure environment

Crafting menus with seasonal items

Food safety leadership

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead bakery and pastry production, menu development, and catering initiatives. You will source local ingredients, manage inventory, and ensure top quality for in-house and catered events.

The role emphasizes seasonal menu creation and a dynamic kitchen culture. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to safety, and the ability to deliver high-volume production while maintaining SpaceX standards.