About this role

About Valar Atomics

At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

The Team

As part of the General Operations team, this role helps support the day-to-day needs of Valar Atomics and the employees who drive its success. The team works across the company to maintain a well-organized, efficient, and welcoming workplace, ensuring employees have the resources and support they need to do their best work.

The Role

As a Cook Assistant, you will support the chef with daily food preparation, kitchen organization, inventory management, and general kitchen operations. You will be responsible for keeping snacks, treats, beverages, and refrigerator items stocked and presentable while helping ensure the kitchen runs smoothly throughout the day. This role requires someone who is dependable, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable interacting with employees daily. The ideal candidate enjoys helping others, takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized environment, and is willing to pitch in wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

- Stock and replenish snacks, treats, beverages, and refrigerator items throughout the day.

- Maintain clean, organized, and presentable kitchen, dining, and food storage areas.

- Assist the chef with daily meal preparation, cooking, and food service as needed.

- Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment, ensuring proper sanitation.

- Help monitor inventory levels for food, beverages, snacks, and kitchen supplies.

- Assist with inventory checks, tracking usage, and identifying items that need to be replenished.

- Support ordering and restocking by communicating supply needs to the chef and assisting with placing orders as assigned.

- Receive, organize, and properly store food and supply deliveries.

- Follow food safety, sanitation, and safe food-handling procedures.

- Interact with employees in a friendly, professional, and helpful manner.

- Respond to day-to-day kitchen needs and assist with additional tasks to support the chef and overall dining experience.

- Take initiative to identify opportunities to improve kitchen organization, stocking, and efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

- Friendly, approachable, and comfortable interacting with employees throughout the day.

- Reliable, punctual, and able to manage daily responsibilities with minimal supervision.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean, organized spaces.

- Willingness to perform a variety of tasks, including stocking, food preparation, dishwashing, and inventory support.

- Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with the chef and other team members.

- Ability to maintain a clean and sanitary food preparation and service environment.

- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, carry, and move food supplies and kitchen items as needed.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust priorities as daily needs change.

Preferred Skills and Experience

- Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, catering, food service, or hospitality role.

- Familiarity with basic food preparation, cooking, and kitchen sanitation practices.

- Experience with inventory tracking, stocking, supply organization, or ordering.

- Strong customer service skills and a genuine interest in creating a positive experience for employees.

- A proactive, team-oriented mindset and willingness to help wherever needed.

- Ability to anticipate needs, stay organized, and keep shared spaces well-maintained.

What We Offer

- Competitive base salary

- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing, advanced energy company

- Comprehensive medical benefits

- Free daily lunch

- Generous stipend for steel-toed boots

- High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy

- Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement

- Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders

- The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

- Direct experience with chemical vapor deposition

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

- Proven track record of engineering excellence

- Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems fluidized beds and CVD coating

- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to lead root cause investigations

- Experience in production environment

- Experience overseeing and mentoring a team

- Excellent communication, technical documentation, and leadership skills

- Willingness to relocate to Emery County, Utah

Preferred Skills and Experience

List additional qualifications that are not required but would strengthen a candidate’s application.

- Experience in high-performance or safety-critical production environments

- Deep understanding of quality and reliability engineering

- Hands-on production experience

- Experience utilizing HMI and supporting PLC logic control updates.

- Experience using statistical process control (SPC) and process data to improve batch-to-batch repeatability, throughput, and yield.

- Working knowledge of CAD/PLM software.