Assistant Cook (2650) - Camp Mather Summer 2026 (outside of San Francisco) - SF Recreation & Parks
About The Position
Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America. In 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the nation where all residents have access to a park within a 10-minute walk, a direct result of the Department’s commitment to increasing and improving parkland in the city Learn More. Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department currently manages more than 230 parks, playgrounds and open spaces throughout San Francisco, including two outside city limits—Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras. The system includes full-complex recreation centers, swimming pools, golf courses, sports fields and numerous small-to-medium-sized clubhouses that offer a variety of sports- and arts-related recreation programs for people of all ages. Included in the Department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the San Francisco Zoo and Lake Merced. More than 2,000 talented individuals are part of our team, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to park rangers, custodians, electricians, painters and more. Our core mission, as it has been throughout our history, is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors alike to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature in the city. Each summer, the Recreation and Park Department operates Camp Mather, a rustic family campground located near Yosemite National Park, about 3 hours east of San Francisco. Each week, approximately 500 campers enjoy a week-long stay filled with a wide range of recreation activities such as a supervised swimming pool, a scenic lake for water activities, guided hiking excursions, organized recreation programs, and evening campfire entertainment. Guests stay in cozy cabins, and enjoy 3 delicious meals each day, served cafeteria-style with a full salad bar and exceptional service. The 2650 Assistant Cook is the entry-level position within the Cook series. The 2650 Assistant Cook is distinguished from the 2654 Cook in that the former performs more routine preparatory kitchen duties, whereas the latter performs more difficult and responsible kitchen duties such as menu preparation, supply sourcing, forecasting, and administrative functions.
Requirements
- One (1) year of work experience in the preparation and serving of food in a setting such as a hospital, correctional facility, the military, hotel, restaurant or equivalent food service establishment.
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).
- Some physical strength is required in lifting and carrying food, cooking supplies and equipment; also requires ability to stand for long periods of time; manual dexterity in the use and operation of kitchen appliances and equipment; work weekends and evenings.
- Selected candidates will be required to obtain a ServSafe certificate or California Food Handler Card prior to appointment.
Responsibilities
- Prepares, cooks and serves a wide variety of food stuffs for large quantity service according to preplanned menus, including special diet items.
- Assists or relieves cooks when directed.
- Directs and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen area and equipment.
Benefits
- during employment, FREE meals and housing is provided to camp employees.
- Camp staff live in shared housing with up to 1-2 other camp staff.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
