Barista - Temporary at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
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.
BARISTA - TEMPORARY POSITION
The barista role is a team-oriented role for individuals who are familiar with basic customer service principles and have a firm understanding of all basic food and beverage safety principles. A barista should have the ability to identify and utilize food service equipment including but not limited to, manual espresso machines, drip coffee brewers, coffee bean grinders, frozen yogurt machines, and serving utensils. Daily tasks will be focused on supporting customer orders and inquiries, upkeep of food service spaces, as well as setting up and working a station at one of our various service outlets according to leadership's specifications. The barista position supports the mission of SpaceX by providing quality customer service, a welcoming atmosphere, and accurate order fulfillment to help ensure our services boost morale and productivity across the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set up, work, and maintain a clean and safe work station
Complete daily prep tasks
Help the team meet time and quality standards set by supervisor
Clean and maintain departmental tools and equipment, i.e. drip coffee stations
Provide good customer service
Inventory/order supplies as needed
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 based on performance and business need)
LOCATION: Hawthorne, CA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of customer service experience in a food service environment that includes coffee and beverage services
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of customer service related experience in a food service environment that includes coffee and beverage services
Sound understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
Possession of or willingness to obtain CA food handler card
Manual espresso machine experience
High level of professionalism
Experience in a corporate environment
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook primarily)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Willingness to learn and take guidance from others
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)
Ability to stand for long periods of time - up to 8 hours a day
Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends, as needed
Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
