Food Services Specialist

Food Services Specialist at SpaceX

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.

This opportunity is an entry-level position for an individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and dynamic workload within a large team. As a Food Services Specialist, you must be comfortable supporting task ownership within culinary, hospitality, porter, and dish teams, and be flexible enough to switch between these roles throughout the day as instructed by leadership. Specific daily tasks may change on short notice according to staffing and business needs. These may include, but are not limited to, food and beverage preparation, meal delivery, serving guests, maintaining the cleanliness of dining spaces, and stocking or distributing product. This individual should be cross-trained in more than one specific role to fill in at a moment’s notice. The Food Services Specialist position supports the mission by providing excellent customer service, flexible support, and the ability to aid in production and service of quality food and beverage options to boost morale and productivity within SpaceX.

Responsibilities

• Assist the organization by ensuring cleanliness in all on-site dining areas
• Support maintenance of all beverage stations, food sales locations, and break areas
• Assist with food preparation according to SpaceX quality and sanitation standards
• Support proper product rotation and storage according to food safety requirements
• Follow stocking routes, track inventory, and receive and distribute product around the site as instructed by leadership
• Help the team meet time and quality standards set by supervisor
• Setup, maintain, and breakdown a daily workstation within a kitchen or service environment

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience in food preparation, customer service, or other food services support roles

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 1+ years of cooking experience
• Ability to take initiative in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Possession or willingness to obtain food handler's card
• Experience working in a high-volume output environment
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook primarily)
• Sound understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends, as needed
• 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 10 hours a day
• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for a Food Services Specialist is: Level 1: $22.50/hour, Level 2: $23.50/hour, Level 3: $24.50/hour. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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.

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.

Key skills/competency

• Food Preparation
• Customer Service
• Sanitation Standards
• Inventory Management
• Meal Delivery
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability
• High-Volume Environment
• Food Safety
• Communication Skills