Cook - 2nd Shift (Temporary)

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral

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SpaceX is hiring a Cook - 2nd Shift (Temporary) in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Posted 19 May 2026. Apply directly on SpaceX's own careers site — no account needed.

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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.

COOK – TEMPORARY

Cook is an entry level line cook position for individuals who are familiar with basic cooking principals and techniques, have a firm understanding of all basic food safety principles, and have the ability to identify and utilize all standard cooking equipment. Daily tasks will be focused on food preparation set up, and operation of a station at one of our various food outlets according to leadership’s specifications. The cook position supports SpaceX’s success by providing quality food options that boost morale and productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare food items, ensuring consistency and compliance with the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines
Provide courteous and informative customer service in an "open kitchen" format, while ensuring that 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

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.

LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months (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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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 overtime
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 to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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