Pastry Chef
SpaceX · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from SpaceX's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 9, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- Not listed by source
- Location
- Bastrop, TX
Hiring context
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Manage cost controls and control expenditures of all bakery and pastry production equipment, food, and curated goods
- Create pricing schedules for all bakery needs with all correlating outlets
- Source high quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items
- Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices
- Purchase and manage inventory
- Enforce food quality
- Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations
- Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space
- Meet production schedule needs for all in house products and catered events
- Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal
- Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support company and special events
What they're asking for
- High school diploma or equivalency certificateEducation
- 3+ years of professional experience as a bakery or pastry chef and in culinary managementExperience
- Degree in culinary artsEducationPreferred
- High volume production and/or catering experienceSkillPreferred
- Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basisSkillPreferred
- Ability to perform under pressureSkillPreferred
- Excellent communication skillsSkillPreferred
- Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceX cultureSkillPreferred
- Valid driver's licenseCredentialPreferred
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.SkillPreferred
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this positionSkillPreferred
- Ability to work all required shift hours, including weekends, as neededSkillPreferred
- Ability to work a schedule that meets the department needsSkillPreferred
- 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.SkillPreferred
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Job description
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. PASTRY CHEF RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage cost controls and control expenditures of all bakery and pastry production equipment, food, and curated goods • Create pricing schedules for all bakery needs with all correlating outlets • Source high quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items • Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices • Purchase and manage inventory • Enforce food quality • Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations • Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space • Meet production schedule needs for all in house products and catered events • Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal • Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support company and special events BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalency certificate • 3+ years of professional experience as a bakery or pastry chef and in culinary management PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Degree in culinary arts • High volume production and/or 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: • Valid driver's license • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position • Ability to work all required shift hours, including weekends, as needed • Ability to work a schedule that meets the department needs 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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