Jr. Sous Chef - Temporary

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef for a 3-month temporary assignment to support the culinary team with inventory, food prep, and setup. The role requires a strong hospitality background and a can-do attitude to help deliver high-end meals for employees and guests.

Responsibilities include cost controls, pricing meals, sourcing local and organic ingredients, menu planning, and ensuring food safety and kitchen cleanliness while supporting catering for company events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 2 years of culinary leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost controls and monitor expenditures.
• Support the creation of pricing schedules for meals.
• Help source high-quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items.
• Assist in planning and executing menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices.
• Support purchasing and inventory management.
• Enforce food quality standards.
• Participate in staff meetings focused on food safety, quality, and new ideas.
• Ensure the safety of the physical kitchen and café space.
• Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal.
• Support the delivery of in-house catering and assist with company and special events.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Menu planning

Cost controls

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Culinary degree or certificate

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.

JR. SOUS CHEF - TEMPORARY

SpaceX is looking for passionate, experienced individuals to join our culinary team! The Jr. Sous Chef plays an important supporting role in the culinary department by assisting with kitchen inventory, food preparation, and setup. This position helps fuel the workforce while contributing to higher-end food experiences for the company’s employees and guests. It requires a versatile set of restaurant industry skills, an imagination without bounds, and a lot of "can-do" attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with cost controls and help monitor expenditures
• Support the creation of pricing schedules for meals
• Help source high-quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items
• Assist in planning and executing menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices
• Support purchasing and inventory management
• Enforce food quality standards
• Participate in staff meetings focused on food safety, quality, and new ideas
• Ensure the safety of the physical kitchen and café space
• Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal
• Support the delivery of in-house catering and assist with company and special events

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: Cape Canaveral, FL

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2 years of culinary leadership experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts
• High-volume production or catering experience
• Ability to assist in creating innovative menus
• Strong ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Creative mindset with a desire to contribute to the culinary experience and culture at SpaceX

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
• Valid state issued driver's license
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed

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.

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