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Cook

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted 16 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
16 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

The Cook position at SpaceX involves daily food preparation and operating a station at one of the company's food outlets. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean workstation, completing prep tasks, cooking and plating dishes, and cleaning kitchen equipment. This entry-level role supports the company's mission by providing quality food options to enhance employee morale and productivity.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
3/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • Culinary degree or 2+ years of experience in the food service industry
  • Ability to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time – up to 8 hours a day
  • Ability to work all shifts and be available for overtime and weekends, as needed
  • Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects

Nice to have

  • Basic knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment
  • Possession of or willingness to obtain a food handler card
  • High level of professionalism
  • Experience in a corporate environment
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $22.50
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Entry-level position may have limited growth opportunities
  • Shift work and overtime may be required
  • Physical demands include lifting and standing for long periods

Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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