What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Food Service Worker - Camp Mather (Outside of San Francisco) - Rec & Parks (2606) position at City and County of San Francisco?
Company Description
Contact:For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Shawnda McBethatshawnda.turner@sfgov.org
Application Opening- February 21, 2025
Application Deadline- Apply Immediately. This announcement may close at anytime but not before 5:00 PM Friday February 28, 2025
NOTE: Applicantsmust complete thesupplemental questionnairefound in theAdditional Information section of this job announcementin addition to submitting an application. Only applicants who submit both an application AND supplemental questionnaire will be considered for participation in the department's selectionprocess.
Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, theSan Francisco Recreation and Park Departmentstewards 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.
Job Description
Under supervision, performs a variety of tasks in connection with the preparation, storage and serving of foodstuffs, including dietary foods; may supervise a small group of Food Service Workers in an assigned food service activity; ensures that assigned dining and kitchen areas and equipment are kept clean and in good repair; and performs related duties as required.
Examples Of Essential Duties
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, snow, rain, high/low temperatures, potential wildfire smoke 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 of10 – 12 hour shifts with appropriate breaks (limited to40 hours in a work week), during the high season to accommodate the needs of the department. Shifts may also include weekends and evenings.
Work Location:Camp Matheris located inthe High Sierra near Yosemite National Park about 3 hours east of San Francisco.
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.
Kitchen staff will be working with various cleaning chemicals as part of the position requirements.
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.
Qualifications
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles onEmployment Application and Minimum QualificationsandVerification of Experience and/or Educationfor considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year of work experience in the operation of a large, high-volume food service organization. Experience includes tray line operations, quality control, cafeteria/catering services, inventory management, or equipment monitoring in an institutional setting such as a hospital, correctional facility, cafeteria, long-term care facility, or other large high-volume food service organization.
Education:Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
NOTE:Selected candidates will be required to obtain aServSafecertificate or California Food Handler Card prior to appointment.
Verification Of Experience And Education
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Failure to provide the required verification when requested may result in rejection of application and/or appointment in this class. Refer to the following links for information on acceptable forms of verification:
Verification Guidelines:http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#verification
Education Verification:https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements
Note:Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Additional Information
Contact:For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Shawnda McBethatshawnda.turner@sfgov.org
Steps to Apply:
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 fromnotification@careers.sf.govthat 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
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.
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.
Contact:For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Shawnda McBethatshawnda.turner@sfgov.org
Application Opening- February 21, 2025
Application Deadline- Apply Immediately. This announcement may close at anytime but not before 5:00 PM Friday February 28, 2025
NOTE: Applicantsmust complete thesupplemental questionnairefound in theAdditional Information section of this job announcementin addition to submitting an application. Only applicants who submit both an application AND supplemental questionnaire will be considered for participation in the department's selectionprocess.
Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, theSan Francisco Recreation and Park Departmentstewards 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.
Job Description
Under supervision, performs a variety of tasks in connection with the preparation, storage and serving of foodstuffs, including dietary foods; may supervise a small group of Food Service Workers in an assigned food service activity; ensures that assigned dining and kitchen areas and equipment are kept clean and in good repair; and performs related duties as required.
Examples Of Essential Duties
- Supervises and sets up food counters and tables; performs tray line activities such as serving food portions, checking trays and collecting and tallying meal tickets.
- Assists in the preparation and serving of meals for special diet cases; works in special diet stations; prepares baby formulas; uses specialized equipment connected with dietary services.
- Supervises and works in a vegetable room, cleaning and otherwise preparing vegetables for cooking by hand or machine; replenishes food supplies; cleans and services various machines, tools and equipment used in the food preparation process.
- Participates in the cleaning of dining and kitchen areas, including the washing of dishes, pots, pans and other utensils.
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, snow, rain, high/low temperatures, potential wildfire smoke 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 of10 – 12 hour shifts with appropriate breaks (limited to40 hours in a work week), during the high season to accommodate the needs of the department. Shifts may also include weekends and evenings.
Work Location:Camp Matheris located inthe High Sierra near Yosemite National Park about 3 hours east of San Francisco.
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.
Kitchen staff will be working with various cleaning chemicals as part of the position requirements.
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.
Qualifications
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles onEmployment Application and Minimum QualificationsandVerification of Experience and/or Educationfor considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year of work experience in the operation of a large, high-volume food service organization. Experience includes tray line operations, quality control, cafeteria/catering services, inventory management, or equipment monitoring in an institutional setting such as a hospital, correctional facility, cafeteria, long-term care facility, or other large high-volume food service organization.
Education:Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
NOTE:Selected candidates will be required to obtain aServSafecertificate or California Food Handler Card prior to appointment.
Verification Of Experience And Education
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Failure to provide the required verification when requested may result in rejection of application and/or appointment in this class. Refer to the following links for information on acceptable forms of verification:
Verification Guidelines:http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#verification
Education Verification:https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements
Note:Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Additional Information
Contact:For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Shawnda McBethatshawnda.turner@sfgov.org
Steps to Apply:
- Carefully review the information presented in this job announcement.
- 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 isessentialthat 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.
- Complete the required supplemental questionnaire found here:https://forms.office.com/g/PxBs97tgLT . The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather job specific information.Only applicationswith a submitted supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed for consideration in the department's 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 fromnotification@careers.sf.govthat 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
- Conviction History
- Employee Benefits Overview
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Disaster Service Worker
- ADA Accommodation
- Veterans Preference
- Right to Work
- Copies of Application Documents
- Diversity Statement
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.
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.
