Cook - Hetch Hetchy Water & Power Moccasin On-Call

• Job Code and
  
  Title:
  
  2654-Cook
• Fill Type:
  Temporary Exempt
• Compensation: USD 38.25 - USD 46.475 - hourly

• Application Opening: January 9, 2026
• Application Filing Deadline: may close at any time, but not before January 16, 2026 at 11:59p.m.
• Recruitment : RTF
  0162090/TEX-

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Exempt:
This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. This is an as-needed temporary appointment not to exceed 1040 hours in a fiscal year.

WHO ARE WE?
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Our Mission: To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.

Our Vision: We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.

We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.

Location:
Moccasin CA, 3.5 hours East of San Francisco

Hours: On‑Call, as‑needed position. Will require overnight stays at O’Shaughnessy Dam and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Facilities as a prominent part of the schedule.

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the 2654 Cook performs skilled duties in the preparation and cooking of large quantities of a variety of foods; and performs related duties as required. Essential duties include but are not limited to:

1. Plans menus and accommodates special diets.

2. Prepares and cooks large variety of foods.

3. Orders food and requisitions supplies. In person shopping and pick‑up at Marval and Twain Harte Market.

4. Directs and participates in cleaning the kitchen area, appliances, and utensils.

5. Estimates amount of groceries needed.

6. Follows instructions and works according to established methods and procedures.

7. Maintains records, routine reports, and related duties.

8. Class 2654 also performs other related duties as assigned/required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (required):

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination);
AND

Experience: Three (3) years of work experience cooking large quantities of food in a setting such as a hospital, correctional facility, the military, hotel, restaurant or equivalent food service establishment.

• Note: Coffee shops, small grab‑and‑go kiosks, and sandwich shops are not considered qualifying cooking experience.

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.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One year of full‑time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40‑hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full‑time employment.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. 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 the rejection of the application and/or appointment in this class.

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