Assistant Chef

Assistant Chef

The City of Fremont's Human Services Department is recruiting for Assistant Chef
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The Human Services Department (HSD) delivers and supports services by forging long‑term community partnerships; engaging with and building the capacity of the community to do its own problem‑solving; and leveraging financial and volunteer resources.

The HSD is looking for an Assistant Chef to join the crew at the City‑operated Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth. Under direction of the Chef/Food Services Manager, the Assistant Chef will participate in the preparation, cooking, serving and clean up of a diverse lunch menu for seniors as well as some catering engagements. The Assistant Chef may substitute for the Chef/Food Service Manager in the latter's absence.

The first review of applications is December 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PT). This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking Apply just above this box. Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of December 15th.

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, medical evaluation, fingerprint check for criminal history and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494‑4660 or emailing human resources.

For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at human resources.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

• Prepares food and coordinates food service to meet the specifications of participants which includes ethnic and vegetarian cuisine.
• Ensures kitchen volunteers/staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements.
• Participates in receiving and inventory of ordered food and kitchen supplies.
• Participates in all aspects of meal preparation.
• Maintains kitchen and food service equipment such as dishes, flatware, pots, pans, serving equipment, stoves, sinks and floors clean.
• Returns food service equipment to correct location after use/cleaning.
• Ensures proper food temperatures and proper food storage best practices are followed.
• Oversees use of kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation.
• Conducts inventory of food and kitchen supplies and ensures supplies are fresh, of a high quality and are properly stored.
• Notifies Chef/Food Services Manager of equipment maintenance and repair needs.
• Participates in the set up and break down of the food serving line.
• Participates in the serving of food.
• Receives and responds to customer requests; asks for and receives public feedback.
• Purchases foodstuffs and supplies that are needed immediately from off‑site locations, maintains inventory.
• Prepares for and cooks outdoor BBQ (seasonal).
• Works with Chef and Program Coordinator to make recommendations for new meal options.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Standards in food preparation; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions; foods commonly used in quantity meal preparation; kitchen cleaning techniques.
• Skill in use of knives, scissors and other kitchen cooking implements.
• Ability to…