Contact: For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Shawnda McBeth at shawnda.turner@sfgov.org Application Opening - January 24, 2025 Application Deadline -  Apply Immediately. This announcement may close at any time but not before Friday February 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM Compensation - $29.6625/Hourly NOTE: Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire (https://forms.office.com/g/SNLgAM5qCg)  found in the Additional Information section of this job announcement in addition to submitting an application. Only applicants who submit both an application AND supplemental questionnaire will be considered for participation in the department's selection process. Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (https://sfrecpark.org/384/EXPLORE-OUR-PARKS)  stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America.  San Francisco recently became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park.  Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department manages and maintains more than 225 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in San Francisco, including two outside of city limits: Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras. Our 4,100- acre system includes 25 recreation centers, 9 swimming pools, 5 golf courses and numerous athletic facilities, including sports courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields and gymnasiums. Included in the department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the Palace of Fine Arts, and TPC Harding Park golf course. 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. About Camp Mather  Each summer, RPD operates Camp Mather, a rustic family campground located near Yosemite National Park, approximately 3 hours east of San Francisco. Each week, about 500 campers enjoy a week-long stay at Camp Mather; enjoying a full range of recreation activities such as a supervised swimming pool and a lake for water activities, supervised recreation programs, hiking, and evening campfire entertainment. Guests stay in cabins, and enjoy 3 delicious meals each day, served cafeteria style with a full salad bar and excellent service. Learn more about Camp Mather on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2S\_JZ4kKr5I. 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. Examples of Essential Duties + 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. Policies and Expectations of Staff Employees are expected to follow the policies as described in the Camp Mather 2025 Workplace Policies and Expectations.  Failure to follow these policies may result in termination. Working Conditions at Camp Mather  Housing and Meals: during employment, FREE meals and housing is provided to camp employees. Camp staff live in shared housing with other camp staff. Nature of work: includes working both indoors and outdoors, exposure to sun and high temperatures, and will regularly encounter bugs and insects. Work Schedule: The work week is typically six (6) days, comprise of small shifts throughout the day. However, kitchen staff may be required to work an alternate work schedule consisting of 10 – 12 hour shifts with appropriate breaks (limited to 40 hours in a work week), during the high season to accommodate the needs of the department. Shifts may also include weekends and evenings.  Transportation: Camp Mather employees are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from Camp Mather. Parking is available for personal vehicles. Cell Phone & Internet: Camp Mather has VERY limited cellular and Internet/Wi-Fi services available on its grounds.   Available Work Assignments: Staff will live onsite from April 19th to September 26th. Appointment Type: This position is a temporary exempt, as-needed appointment. This position is seasonal and will not result in an eligible list for a permanent civil service position. Employees serve at the will of the Appointing Officer. Kitchen staff will be working with various cleaning chemicals as part of the position requirements.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#qualifications)  and Verification of Experience and/or Education (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#verification)  for considerations taken when reviewing applications.  Experience: 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. Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination). Substitution: One (1) year of the required experience can be substituted by any of the following: completion of a one (1) year culinary arts certificate program; or completion of an apprenticeship program certified by a nationally recognized culinary arts organization; or possession of an Associate’s degree in culinary arts. Supplemental Information: 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. NOTE: Selected candidates will be required to obtain a ServSafe certificate or California Food Handler Card prior to appointment. Contact: For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Shawnda McBeth at shawnda.turner@sfgov.org Appointment Type: This position is a temporary exempt, as-needed appointment. This position is seasonal and will not result in an eligible list for a permanent civil service position. Employees serve at the will of the Appointing Officer. Steps to Apply: + Carefully review the information presented in this job announcement. + Complete the required supplemental questionnaire (https://forms.office.com/g/ZjdcicLh2j) . The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather job specific information. Only applications with a submitted supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed for consideration in the department's selection process. The questionnaire can be accessed at the following link:  + Complete your application with as much detail as possible in the experience section. Please be sure to include all relevant training and experience in your application. It is essential that you provide complete information. A resume will not substitute for a completed application. If you write "see resume" on your application, your application may be rejected. Selection Process Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to move forward in the selection process. Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco + Information About the Hiring Process (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/) + Conviction History + Employee Benefits Overview  (https://careers.sf.gov/benefits/)   + Equal Employment Opportunity (https://www.sf.gov/what-equal-employment-opportunity-and-how-file-claim)   + Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers) + ADA Accommodation + Veterans Preference (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#veteranspreference) + Right to Work + Copies of Application Documents (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#copies) + Diversity Statement Candidates for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1 and Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date.  The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.