Food Services Specialist - Temporary (Starbase)

SpaceX•Starbase, TX, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Services Specialist is a temporary, team-oriented role on SpaceX’s Hospitality team. The team serves employees, customers, government partners, potential clients, and visitors with snacks, daily meals, and full-service events. The role suits people who can work collaboratively or independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and who understand basic customer service and food and beverage safety principles. The specialist uses food-service equipment such as soda machines, hot- and cold-food holding and storage equipment, basic restaurant and catering equipment, serving utensils, and small wares. Responsibilities may shift throughout the day and on short notice based on staffing and business needs. Work may include serving guests, meal production, responding to orders and inquiries, maintaining dining spaces, stocking and distributing products, taking inventory, and setting up or working stations at various outlets. The role supports SpaceX’s mission by providing excellent customer service, fostering a welcoming atmosphere, fulfilling orders accurately, and producing quality food and beverages. This position is based in Brownsville, Texas, and is temporary for three months. Conversion to a permanent role may be possible based on performance and business needs. The specialist must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission-critical projects and be available to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. The work includes extended periods of standing and walking, as well as lifting, pushing, reaching, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and twisting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 1 year of experience in food preparation, customer service, or another food-services support role.
Willingness to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission-critical projects.
Must have or obtain a Texas Food Handlers card; training may be provided internally as needed.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Must be willing to work all shifts and be available for overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Must meet the stated ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident, a refugee, or an asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience in food preparation, customer service, or another food-services support role.
Self-motivation and initiative in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Previous experience in a high-volume output environment.
Previous experience working in team settings.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Effective time-management skills.
Effective understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
Basic computer skills, primarily Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with allergen identification and common dietary restrictions.
High level of professionalism.
Experience in a corporate environment.
Basic understanding of beer and wine service.
Knowledge of different styles of service.

Responsibilities

Set up, maintain, and clean workstations, surrounding areas, dining spaces, work areas, and storage spaces to ensure safety and organization.
Clean and maintain departmental tools, equipment, and food-service areas, including beverage stations, coolers, and hot-holding units.
Complete daily record keeping, assigned tasks, and opening and closing checklists.
Meet leadership’s time and quality standards while working with urgency.
Engage customers, fulfill orders, and demonstrate strong customer service and communication, including communicating menu changes.
Assist with catering and event requests.
Follow safety guidelines and food safety and sanitation practices.
Interact professionally with guests, supervisors, and coworkers.
Support proper product rotation, storage, and delivery according to food safety requirements.
Follow stocking routes, track inventory, and receive and distribute products around the site.
Participate in training for additional Hospitality roles and responsibilities as instructed by leadership.