Cook (Marine Operations) - Temporary

SpaceX
United States, Florida, Cape Canaveral
47100 S.C. Phillips Parkway (Show on map)
Oct 16, 2025
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 ofenabling human life on Mars. COOK (MARINE OPERATIONS) - TEMPORARY We are looking for passionate and experienced culinary individuals to join our culinary team in support of our Marine Operations vessels: Bob, Doug, Megan, and Shannon! As an onboard cook, you are expected to provide quality service in all areas of food preparation and production for menu items and specials while on the vessels in accordance with departmental and company standards, along with management expectations. RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare food items for all vessel crew and any other personnel onboard the vessel, ensuring at least three meals a day are provided to all with consistency and compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines Provide courteous and informative customer service in an "open kitchen" format, while ensuring that the assigned station is stocked and clean Follow restaurant guidelines concerning guest services, food and physical safety, maintenance, and equipment/space cleaning requirements at all times Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment Maintain onboard provision inventory as per Marine Operations' requirements and coordinate ordering and delivery with respect to the vessel schedule POSITION DETAILS: This is a temporary rotational position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, with potential to become full time position. LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 month (permanent hire conversion is possible based on performance and business need) LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency certificate 2+ years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking United States Passport PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Maritime industry experience Comfortable working onboard seagoing vessels Experience underway on vessels as Chief Steward or Executive Chef High-volume cooking experience Experience with daily changing menus Current and valid SERV Safe or Food Handler's card or equivalent Friendly customer service attitude ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral Frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects are generally required to perform the functions of this position Ability to work 52-60 hours per week Weekend availability Ability to work holidays Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted Ability to work in continuously-standing position for 5+ hours Ability to work with hands continuously: chop, stir, scrape, scrub Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed 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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out toEEOCompliance@spacex.com.