Cook - Temporary

About the role

SpaceX is looking for passionate, experienced individuals 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.

This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for a duration of 3 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need). Location: Brownsville, TX.

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

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in the food service industry
• 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
• Must be capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

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