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Jr. Sous Chef

SpaceX

Hawthorne · 3+ years experience · Posted Oct 8, 2026

At a glance

Experience
3+ years experience
Location
Hawthorne

About the role

  • SpaceX is looking for passionate, experienced individuals looking to join our culinary team.
  • The Jr. Sous Chef plays a crucial role in the culinary department by overseeing kitchen inventory, focusing on food preparation setup.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and monitor inventory levels and ingredients
  • Assist in establishing menu specifications
  • Maintain quality by ensuring products are prepared according to guidelines
  • Enforce food quality
  • Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space
  • Assist with and distribute work schedules
  • Oversee front of house food preparation

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience

Preferred qualifications

  • Corporate dining kitchen experience
  • Degree in culinary arts
  • High volume production and catering experience
  • Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basis
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceX culture

Benefits

  • 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
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year

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