Culinary Coordinator

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect As the Culinary Coordinator at Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, you will be instrumental in providing exceptional culinary experiences for our dedicated employees. This role encompasses comprehensive oversight of food service operations, from managing vendor relationships and ensuring operational excellence to maintaining and optimizing assets. With your innovative spirit, meticulous attention to detail, and passion for creating outstanding dining experiences, you will contribute significantly to fostering a dynamic and wellness-focused workplace culture. What You'll Do Oversee a diverse range of vendors daily, weekly, and quarterly by scheduling regular meetings and developing KPI platforms to maintain and elevate performance standards Collaborate with vendors to seamlessly execute custom events, ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale town halls and shareholder meetings, managing multiple culinary responsibilities Administer a substantial inventory of culinary equipment for new space activations, coordinating with logistics and operations teams for efficient delivery and installation Partner with architecture and design teams to ensure functionality in newly developed spaces, while working alongside construction teams to uphold the highest quality standards Perform routine inspections of kitchen facilities and equipment to guarantee cleanliness and adherence to sanitation regulations Operate a proprietary feedback and request platform, serving as the central hub for catering, dining, micro-market, and vending operations Assign tickets to points of contact across multiple vendors and leverage collected data to make impactful decisions that positively influence Tesla's operations What You'll Bring Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience in a high-volume kitchen, ideally within corporate dining or hospitality environments Proficient culinary skills with expertise in diverse cuisines, cooking methods, and aesthetic food presentation Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards, including HACCP principles Exceptional organizational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects effectively Strong communication and interpersonal skills for seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program