Cook 4/5 - Temporary

SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

<div class="content-intro">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.</div>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.  
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
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<li>Prepare food items, ensuring consistency and compliance with the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines </li>
<li>Provide courteous and informative customer service in an "open kitchen" format, while ensuring that assigned station is stocked and clean </li>
<li>Follow restaurant guidelines concerning guest services, food and physical safety, maintenance, and equipment/space cleaning requirements at all times </li>
<li>Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment </li>
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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. 
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<li>LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months (permanent hire conversion is possible based on performance and business need) </li>
<li>LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL </li>
</ul>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 
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<li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate </li>
<li>Culinary degree and 2+ years of experience in the food service industry or 5+ years of experience in the food service industry </li>
</ul>
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 
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<li>8+ years of experience in the food service industry  </li>
<li>Basic knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment </li>
<li>Possession of or willingness to obtain CA food handler card </li>
<li>High level of professionalism </li>
<li>Experience in a corporate environment </li>
<li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal </li>
<li>Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook primarily) </li>
<li>Understanding of standard kitchen hierarchy and roles </li>
<li>Understanding of basic cooking methods including sauce making and meat and vegetable preparations </li>
<li>Sound understanding of food safety and sanitation practices </li>
<li>Willingness to learn and take guidance from others </li>
</ul>
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 
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<li>Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral </li>
<li>Ability to work the following shift:  </li>
<li>Monday - Friday: 10:00am-10:00pm </li>
<li>Frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects are generally required to perform the functions of this position </li>
<li>Ability to work overtime </li>
<li>Weekend availability </li>
<li>Ability to work holidays </li>
<li>Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted </li>
<li>Ability to work in continuously-standing position for 5+ hours </li>
<li>Ability to work with hands continuously: chop, stir, scrape, scrub </li>
<li>Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed </li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion">ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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<li>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 <a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528…">here</a>.  </li>
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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 <a href="mailto:EEOCompliance@spacex.com">EEOCompliance@spacex.com</a>. </div>