SOUS CHEF RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage cost controls and control expendituresCreate pricing schedules for all mealsSource high-quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic itemsPlan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choicesPurchase and manage inventoryEnforce food qualityHold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovationsEnsure safety of physical kitchen and caf spaceCater company events as neededCreate a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a mealBuild a structure to deliver in-house catering and support the company and special events

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalency certificate3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in culinary arts High volume production and catering experience Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basisAbility to perform under pressureExcellent communication skillsPossess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceX culture

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work overtime and weekends as neededMust be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations for significant/extended periods of time as needed (up to 85% of the time)

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 dayOverhead 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 dayClimb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Kneel/Crouch:

Up to 6 hours per dayUpper body twist: Up to 1 hour per dayAbility to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 1 hour per dayCandidate 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