SpaceX
Aerospace & DefenseDirect Greenhouse career site

Jr. Sous Chef (Sushi)

Location
Starbase, TX · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
3+ years
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
20 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • sushi preparation
  • kitchen inventory management
  • food safety
  • high volume production

Also useful

  • menu development
  • catering

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 set up.

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 the safety of the 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

  • Sushi kitchen experience
  • Degree in culinary arts
  • Portfolio of culinary experience showcasing sushi expertise
  • 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 work 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

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.

About SpaceX

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.

Read the original posting

From SpaceX's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

Where is the Jr. Sous Chef (Sushi) job at SpaceX located?

This Jr. Sous Chef (Sushi) position at SpaceX is located in Starbase, TX (On-site). Always check SpaceX's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

What qualifications are required for Jr. Sous Chef (Sushi) at SpaceX?

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