Camp Chef
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Job Description
THE POSITION
NONCAREEER PART TIME/SEASONAL
Employment dates for this position are from May 2025 to September 2025DEFINITION:
Under direction responsible for the efficient operation of the dining hall kitchen and food preparation at Camp Sacramento; maintain quality control of all meals food inventory recordkeeping food service equipment and supplies; and supervise all food services staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Employees in this classification are noncareer. Incumbents can work up to 1040 hours per year. The Camp Chef oversees a food service operation and provides training to subordinate staff. The Camp Chef is distinguished from the lower level class of Assistant Camp Chef in that the Camp Chef class is assigned more complex responsibilities and supervises assigned staff.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by the Camp Manager. Responsibilities include the indirect supervision of the Assistant Camp Chef and other lower level personnel.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.- Supervise schedule and coordinate the work of food service staff in preparing and serving main dishes meats salads desserts and baked goods using ovens stoves and other kitchen equipment with minimal waste.
- Perform a variety of tasks to prepare food to be cooked and served including cleaning chopping weighing and measuring ingredients.
- Ensure the dining room food preparation areas and equipment used in preparing food are kept in clean sanitary and in proper working condition.
- Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety in the preparation and serving of food.
- Sanitize food preparation equipment and food preparation areas.
- Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies.
- Create meal menus with Camp Manager.
- Participate in all Camp Sacramento cleanup.
- Follow staff policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of supervision and training.
- Operation of commercial cooking equipment.
- Principles procedures and equipment used in the storage care preparation cooking and dispensing of food in large quantity.
- Kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation cleaning and care of utensils equipment and work areas.
- Proper food handling techniques.
- Principles of menu planning and modifications for special diets.
- Operation of commercial cooking equipment.
- Supervise plan coordinate assign and review the work of staff.
- Train staff in proper methods of food handling food preparation and cooking techniques.
- Follow and/or adjust formulas and recipes for food preparation in large quantities.
- Plan and carry out the work of a given menu.
- Order food and supplies in the correct quantity to meet menu requirements.
- Prepare quantities of food required with minimal waste.
- Maintain personal hygiene.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Perform physical work.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Read write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
None required.
Experience:
Six 6 months experience preparing food in a cafeteria or restaurant.
OR
Completion of a certificate from an accredited food management or culinary school.
PROOF OF CERTIFICATION
Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position then proof of said certification and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License and Servsafe certification are desirable.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Age:
Must be at least 18 years old by time of appointment.
Assessments:
If considered for appointment candidates must:- Pass a physical and a criminal background check.
- Pass a tuberculosis screening test.
- Successful candidates must participate in a mandatory staff training that is typically conducted in late May or early June of each year.
- This position is designated as Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of appointment.
Successful candidates must provide their own transportation to the Camp Sacramento site.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical Requirements:
Work duties require the ability to exert physical effort typically involving walking bending stooping and standing for extended periods of time on hard surfaces; and lifting and carrying materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Environmental Conditions:
Employees must be able to work outside in various types of weather terrains and elevations; exposed to cold weather conditions.
Working Conditions:
Camp Sacramento is situated in the Eldorado National Forest located in Twin Bridges California. Employees are required to reside at Camp Sacramento May to August with the possibility to extend through September. Employees in this position are required to work weekend and night shifts.THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via email. As such please ensure you verify the email address on your application and check your email frequently including your spam and junk folders. All email notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.
1. Application:(Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete and submitonlinea City of Sacramento employment applicationby the final filingdeadline;
- Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
- Employment applicationswill be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
- If applicants do not list current and past jobrelated experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section.Note: Qualifying experience is based on fulltime experience 40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the fulltime equivalent (prorated if less than 40 hours/week).
- If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section.
- Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or licensewill be required at time of appointment.
- Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
- Supplemental documents such as resume cover letter and proof of education are highly preferred and recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as attachment(s) via online with the employment application or emailed to. If submitting via email please include your name andJob #YPCEon your documents.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire:(Pass/Fail) In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Officeby the final filingdeadline;
- Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
- Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
- A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
3. Screening Committee:(Pass/Fail) All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.
4. Hiring Interview:Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established as positions will be seasonal and/or parttime. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.
5. Conditional Hire:Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and passLiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable candidates may also need to pass a preemployment medical exam controlled substance and/or alcohol test and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
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- Please visit for a comprehensive stepbystep guide to the application process.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
