Constellation Cook
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 16, 2026.
About Constellation
Constellation is an independent research center that brings together people throughout the AI safety ecosystem to accelerate insight, research, and talent through better cooperation. Unlike a conference or summit, Constellation operates continuously, in the form of a physical workspace as well as conference-style talks, workshops, and training bootcamps. Continuous operation allows for relationships and conversations to develop over time, meaningfully fostering trust, collaboration, and shared insight. It also makes Constellation a natural field-building hub by rapidly inspiring, orienting, and connecting people who are newer to the field.
Based in Berkeley, CA, our shared workspace hosts over 300 people per week across dozens of AI safety organizations in nonprofits, academia, industry, and government. Hundreds of other researchers spend time at Constellation for shorter visits each year. We believe this is the strongest and highest-output network of AI safety researchers in the world; dozens of participants in past Constellation programs have gone on to safety-focused roles at companies such as METR, Redwood Research, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and the US and UK Safety Institutes.
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and reliable cook or chef to join our team. Our culinary program provides lunch and dinners to a busy research office, with meals designed and prepared collaboratively each week by the team.
We aim to deliver high-quality, diverse dishes across a range of cuisines. Our meals prioritize delicious vegetables and ethically sourced proteins, and accommodate a wide variety of dietary needs - from vegan to omnivorous. Ideal candidates are excited to explore foods and cuisines, take responsibility for specific dishes, as well as routine tasks like vegetable prep and cleaning.
We serve meals primarily for Constellation Institute (“Constellation”), a research hub hosting 250-400 people daily, along with a few organizations in the AI safety ecosystem. The kitchen is on the Oakland/Emeryville border, and the research hub is in Downtown Berkeley.
Key Responsibilities
You will assist in all aspects of preparing delicious, varied, healthy meals including:
- Prepare ingredients and cook dishes, drawing from recipes as well as personal culinary knowledge
- Deliver, arrange and label meals
- Clean equipment and facilities as needed
The shift would be Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30pm.
Skills & Experience
- Solid to excellent knife skills and command of cooking fundamentals
- Ability to work confidently with or without recipes
- Depth in one or more areas: regional cuisines, baking, butchery, pickling/charcuterie/ferment work, etc.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills in English
- Sense of urgency when the situation calls for it
- Strong sense of responsibility; high personal standards, with or without supervision
- Takes food safety seriously, follows requirements, and maintains professional hygiene standards
Education and Experience:
- At least one year related professional experience required, 2-5+ years preferred (we care about passion and skills; experience matters more than credentials)
- Food handler's card required; ServSafe or equivalent preferred
Physical Requirements:
- The job requires standing and walking for a full day, safely lifting 50+ pounds at a time, dealing with hot, sharp, or heavy objects.
Compensation & Benefits
The base pay range for this role is $30 - $35 per hour.
Our benefits are hard to beat! They include:
- Healthy lunches and dinners catered by our amazing kitchen team
- Unlimited snacks & drinks
- Generous vacation policy
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer-paid commuter benefits
- High-quality health, dental, and vision insurance
- Friendly and supportive team
- Regular interaction with AI safety researchers and thought leaders
Additional Information
This is a full time, on-site role. Our Berkeley office is a few steps from the nearest BART (metro) and bus stop. On-site parking is also available.
The ideal candidate for this role will have some combination of the skills and experiences described above. If you are not sure if you are qualified, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. Beyond the qualifications outlined, our priority is building a team that will help humanity safely navigate the development of transformative AI. If you would be excited to do this work, we’d love to consider you.
We value diversity in all respects and base our hiring decisions on the needs of the organization and individual qualifications. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age or disability.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and answer the application questions. We may use AI to assist in the initial screening of applications, including to detect whether candidates have used AI models in drafting their application. Final hiring decisions are always made by a human in our team.