Jr. Sous Chef - Temporary

SpaceX; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef (Temporary) to support high-volume food preparation and service in an open kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety standards, quality recipes, and reliable teamwork across shifts. The position requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of kitchen experience, with the ability to pass background checks and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Knowledge of standard cooking equipment and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items, ensuring consistency and adherence to recipes and portioning guidelines.
• Provide courteous customer service in an open kitchen format and keep the station stocked and clean.
• Follow restaurant guidelines for guest services, safety, maintenance, and equipment cleaning.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Kitchen preparation

Food safety principles

Customer service

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

JR. SOUS CHEF (TEMPORARY)

Jr. Sous Chef is a line cook position for individuals who are familiar with cooking principals and techniques, have a firm understanding of all basic food safety principles, and have the ability to identify and utilize all standard cooking equipment. Daily tasks will be focused on food preparation set up, and operation of a station at one of our various food outlets according to leadership’s specifications. The cook position supports SpaceX’s success by providing quality food options that boost morale and productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare food items, ensuring consistency and compliance with the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines
• Provide courteous and informative customer service in an "open kitchen" format, while ensuring that assigned station is stocked and clean
• Follow restaurant guidelines concerning guest services, food and physical safety, maintenance, and equipment/space cleaning requirements at all times
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment

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 is possible based on performance and business need)
• LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High-volume cooking experience
• Experience with daily changing menus
• Current and valid SERV Safe or Food Handler's card or equivalent
• Friendly customer service attitude

  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • Ability to work the following shift:
    • Monday - Friday: 10:00am-10:00pm
  • Frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects are generally required to perform the functions of this position
  • Ability to work overtime
  • Weekend availability
  • Ability to work holidays
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Ability to work in continuously-standing position for 5+ hours
  • Ability to work with hands continuously: chop, stir, scrape, scrub
  • Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends 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.

  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].