Cook
- Pay
- $26 – $28 per hour
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- Today
Skills & highlights for this role
- Basic cooking principles and techniques
- Food safety principles
- Standard cooking equipment operation
- Food preparation
- Written and spoken English
Also useful
- Basic knife skills
- Food handler card
- Kitchen hierarchy understanding
- Sauce making
- Meat and vegetable preparation
- Corporate environment experience
- Written and verbal communication
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook)
About the role
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 making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.
SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.
About the Role
This is an entry-level line cook position for individuals who are familiar with basic cooking principles and techniques, have a firm understanding of all basic food safety principles, and can identify and use standard cooking equipment. Daily tasks will focus on food preparation and operating a station at one of our various food outlets, according to leadership's specifications. The cook position supports SpaceXSI's success by providing quality food options that boost morale and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Set up, work, and maintain a clean and safe workstation
- Complete daily prep tasks
- Help the team meet time and quality standards set by the supervisor
- Cook and plate completed dishes for service
- Clean kitchen equipment and work/storage areas
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Culinary degree or 2+ years of experience in the food service industry
- Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Basic knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment
- Possession of or willingness to obtain a food handler card
- High level of professionalism
- Experience in a corporate environment
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook primarily)
- Understanding of standard kitchen hierarchy and roles
- Understanding of basic cooking methods, including sauce making and meat and vegetable preparations
- Sound understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
- Willingness to learn and take guidance from others
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 be available for overtime and weekends, as needed
- Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects
- Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed
Compensation and Benefits
$26 - $28 USD per hour
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
From SpaceXSI's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 14, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Cook posting at SpaceXSI states compensation of $26 – $28 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on SpaceXSI's official career site.
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