Jr. Sous Chef

Hawthorne, CA Aerospace Full-time Posted Oct 8, 2026
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About this role

SpaceX is hiring a Jr. Sous Chef, full-time, on-site in Hawthorne, CA, in the Aerospace sector.

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

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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 available for overtime and weekends, as needed
  • Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 5: $31.50

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: 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 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 accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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 .

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