Cook (Sushi)

Xai
Palo Alto, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Culinary professionals with sushi kitchen experience and a creative spirit will find this hands-on role in a small, mission-driven team in Palo Alto, CA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with sushi expertise and a passion for innovation in a collaborative, flat-structure environment
    — “Sushi kitchen experience”
  • Individuals who thrive in high-volume settings and have a track record of menu innovation
    — “Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basis”
  • Experienced chefs who can manage inventory and lead by demonstrating initiative and excellence
    — “Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical stamina due to long hours of standing, lifting, and crouching
    — “Stand: Up to 10 hours per day”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work weekends and overtime as needed
    — “Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed”
  • U.S. citizenship or residency is required to comply with ITAR export regulations
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize inventory management and menu development experience in your resume and interview responses
    — “overseeing kitchen inventory, focusing on food preparation set up”
  • Highlight your ability to maintain food quality under pressure in your application materials
    — “Maintain quality by ensuring products are prepared according to guidelines”
  • Demonstrate your communication skills with examples of effectively sharing knowledge in team settings
    — “concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • managing kitchen inventory
  • assisting in menu specifications
  • ensuring food quality
Typical background
3+ years of restaurant/food service production

Skills & requirements

Required

Food PreparationInventory ManagementSushi Kitchen ExperienceHigh Volume Production

Preferred

Degree In Culinary ArtsAbility To Create Innovative Menus

Stack & domain

Sushi Kitchen ExperienceDegree In Culinary ArtsHigh Volume Production And Catering ExperienceAbility To Create Innovative Menus On A Daily BasisAbility To Perform Under PressureExcellent Communication SkillsCreative SpiritStrong Communication SkillsCulinary Arts

About the role

Original posting from Xai via Greenhouse

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

SpaceXAI is looking for passionate, experienced individuals looking to join our culinary team! The Jr. Sous Chef plays a crucial role in the culinary department by overseeing kitchen inventory, focusing on food preparation set up.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and monitor inventory levels and ingredients

Assist in establishing menu specifications

Maintain quality by ensuring products are prepared according to guidelines

Enforce food quality

Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space

Assist with and distribute work schedules

Oversee front-of-house food preparation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of restaurant/food service production

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Sushi kitchen experience

Degree in culinary arts

High volume production and catering experience

Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basis

Ability to perform under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceXAI culture

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

Stand: Up to 10 hours per day

Sit: Up to 3 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day

Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day

Walk: Up to 3 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day

Upper body twist: Up to 1 hour per day

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 1 hour per day

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$32.5 - $35 USD per hour 

Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI. Specific benefits vary by country, depending on your country of residence you may have access to medical benefits. We do not offer benefits for part-time roles.

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. 

SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)

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