Assistant Cook Camp Mather Summer ; outside of San Francisco; SF Recreation & Parks

Application Opening:Friday, February 06, 2026

Final date to receive applications
:
Apply Immediatey. Application filing will be open at least through February 20, 2026 and will close any time thereafter.

Compensation: $30.7125/hour + Room and Board

Appointment Type:This position is a temporary exempt, as-needed appointment. This position is seasonal and will not result in a permanent civil service position. Employees serve at the will of the Appointing Officer.

NOTE:
Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire found in the Steps to Apply 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.

About Us

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.

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.

2026 Camp Mather Dates:
April 19, 2026: Arrival at camp
September 25, 2026:Conclusion ofcamp assignment

Policies and Expectations of Staff

Employees are expected to follow the policies as described in the Camp Mather 2026 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 up to 1-2 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 five (5) days. Kitchen staff may be required to work an alternate work schedule consisting…