Pastry Chef

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.

PASTRY CHEF

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage cost controls and control expenditures of all bakery and pastry production equipment, food, and curated goods

Create pricing schedules for all bakery needs with all correlating outlets

Source high quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items

Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices

Purchase and manage inventory

Enforce food quality

Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations

Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space

Meet production schedule needs for all in house products and catered events

Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal

Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support company and special events

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of professional experience as a bakery or pastry chef and in culinary management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Degree in culinary arts

High volume production and/or 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:

Valid driver's license

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

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 all required shift hours, including weekends, as needed

Ability to work a schedule that meets the department needs

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.

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