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SpaceX

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5k - 10k Employees

TechTransportationTravel

Cook - Temporary

Starbase, TX

Posted on Jun 17, 2026

Full TimeMid LevelOn SiteFood Services - Starbase

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.

COOK - TEMPORARY POSITION

SpaceX is looking for passionate, experienced individuals looking to join our culinary team! Daily tasks will focus on food preparation, setup, and the 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:

  • Complete daily prep tasks
  • Ensure consistency and compliance with the restaurant’s recipes regarding portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines
  • Provide courteous and informative customer service in an “open kitchen” format
  • Follow restaurant guidelines concerning guest services, food and physical safety, maintenance, and equipment/space cleaning requirements at all times
  • Maintain a clean and safe workstation

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: Brownsville, TX

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2+ years of experience in the food service industry

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Restaurant experience
  • High volume experience
  • Experience with a daily changing menu 
  • Possession of or willingness to obtain a food handlers card or equivalent
  • High level of professionalism
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends, as needed
  • Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
  • Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
  • Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
  • Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
  • Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
  • Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
  • Upper body twist: Up to 1 hour per day
  • Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 1 hour per day
  • Candidate must be capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

 

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. 

About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.

SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon...

Job overview

Employment type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid Level

Work type

On Site

Department

Food Services - Starbase

Posted

on Jun 17, 2026

About

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Financials

Type

private

Annual Revenue

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Market Cap

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Amount Raised

9B+

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