Sous Chef

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage cost controls and control expenditures

Create pricing schedules for all meals

Source high-quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items

Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices

Purchase and manage inventory

Enforce food quality

Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations

Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space

Cater company events as needed

Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal

Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support the company and special events

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND 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 SpaceX culture

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations for significant/extended periods of time as needed (up to 85% of the time)

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 .

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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 .