Jr. Sous Chef - Temporary

spacex

Cape Canaveral, FL · Cape Canaveral · United States

Posted Jul 13, 2026

Other
Food Services - Cape

Job description

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.

JR. SOUS CHEF - TEMPORARY

SpaceX is looking for passionate, experienced individuals to join our culinary team! The Jr. Sous Chef plays an important supporting role in the culinary department by assisting with kitchen inventory, food preparation, and setup. This position helps fuel the workforce while contributing to higher-end food experiences for the company’s employees and guests. It requires a versatile set of restaurant industry skills, an imagination without bounds, and a lot of “can-do” attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with cost controls and help monitor expenditures
Support the creation of pricing schedules for meals
Help source high-quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items
Assist in planning and executing menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices
Support purchasing and inventory management
Enforce food quality standards
Participate in staff meetings focused on food safety, quality, and new ideas
Ensure the safety of the physical kitchen and café space
Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal
Support the delivery of in-house catering and assist with company and special events

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.

LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)
LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2 years of culinary leadership experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Degree or certificate in culinary arts
High-volume production or catering experience
Ability to assist in creating innovative menus
Strong ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Creative mindset with a desire to contribute to the culinary experience and culture at SpaceX

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

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.