Cook - Temporary

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level food service professionals working in high-volume, physically demanding environments with potential for temporary-to-permanent conversion.

Best fit for

  • Experienced cooks comfortable with physically demanding shifts.
    — “Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
  • Candidates adaptable to changing menus and open kitchen formats.
    — “Experience with a daily changing menu
  • Professionals seeking temporary roles with performance-based conversion potential.
    — “permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need

Things to consider

  • Requires ability to work all shifts including overtime and weekends.
    — “Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends
  • Physical demands include lifting 25lbs and kneeling up to 6 hours daily.
    — “Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
  • Must meet ITAR requirements including US citizenship or permanent residency.
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience maintaining consistency in high-volume production environments.
    — “Ensure consistency and compliance with the restaurant’s recipes
  • Highlight certifications or willingness to obtain food handler credentials.
    — “Possession of or willingness to obtain a food handlers card
  • Showcase communication skills for open kitchen customer interactions.
    — “Provide courteous and informative customer service in an 'open kitchen' format
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Junior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Providing Quality Food Options
  • Boosting Morale and Productivity
Typical background
Food Service IndustryRestaurant Experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Food PreparationConsistency In RecipesCustomer ServiceRestaurant GuidelinesWorkstation Maintenance

Preferred

Restaurant ExperienceHigh Volume ExperienceDaily Changing MenuFood Handlers Card

Stack & domain

Food PreparationSetupOperation Of Food OutletsPortioningCookingWaste ControlCustomer ServiceRestaurant GuidelinesFood SafetyPhysical SafetyMaintenanceEquipment CleaningWorkstation CleaningFood Handlers CardHigh Volume ExperienceDaily Changing MenuProfessionalismCommunication SkillsAttention To DetailTime ManagementTeamworkProblem SolvingAdaptabilityCommunicationInnovationResults DrivenTact And DiplomacyMultitaskingLeadershipFood ServiceRestaurant Management

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.

COOK - TEMPORARY POSITION

SpaceX is looking for passionate, experienced individuals looking to join our culinary team! Daily tasks will focus on food preparation, setup, and the 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:

Complete daily prep tasks

Ensure consistency and compliance with the restaurant’s recipes regarding portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines

Provide courteous and informative customer service in an “open kitchen” format

Follow restaurant guidelines concerning guest services, food and physical safety, maintenance, and equipment/space cleaning requirements at all times

Maintain a clean and safe workstation

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: Brownsville, TX

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years of experience in the food service industry

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Restaurant experience

High volume experience

Experience with a daily changing menu 

Possession of or willingness to obtain a food handlers card or equivalent

High level of professionalism

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work all shifts and available for 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

Candidate must be capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

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.

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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