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Cook 4/5 - Temporary

spacexCape Canaveral, FL

💰 $28,000 – $36,000/yrTemporary

Quick Summary

Temporary 3-month line cook position at SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL, responsible for food preparation, station operation, and maintaining food safety standards.

Skills & Keywords

food preparationfood safetyline cookkitchen equipment

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

Required Qualifications

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.

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Culinary degree and 2+ years of experience in the food service industry or 5+ years of experience in the food service industry
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
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.

Nice to Have

8+ years of experience in the food service industry
Basic knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment
Possession of or willingness to obtain CA food handler card
High level of professionalism
Experience in a corporate environment
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook primarily)
Understanding of standard kitchen hierarchy and roles
Understanding of basic cooking methods including sauce making and meat and vegetable preparations
Sound understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
Willingness to learn and take guidance from others

COOK 4/5 - TEMPORARY

Cook 4/5 is a line cook position for individuals who are familiar with cooking principals and techniques, have a firm understanding of 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.