Assistant Camp Chef

PLEASE NOTE: Employment dates for this position are from May to August, possibly September. Although this recruitment has multiple-cutoffs, only one application needs to be submitted. If duplicate applications are submitted, only one application will be accepted.

NON-CAREER PART-TIME/SEASONAL

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.
 

• Prepare main dishes, meats, salads, desserts, and baked goods using ovens, stoves, and other kitchen equipment.
• Perform a variety of tasks to prepare food to be cooked and served, including cleaning, chopping, weighing, and measuring ingredients.
• Ensure the dining room, kitchen, equipment, and utensils used in preparing food are kept clean, and in proper working condition.
• Sanitize food preparation equipment and food preparation areas.
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers; store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety in the preparation and serving of food.
• Follow staff policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
 

• Methods of preparing and serving a variety of food in large quantities.
• Menu modifications for special diets.
• Operation of commercial cooking equipment.
• Principles, procedures, and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking and dispensing of food in large quantity.
• Proper food handling techniques.
• Kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas.

• Follow and/or adjust recipes for food preparation in large quantities.
• Plan and carry out the work of a given menu.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Obtain food and supplies in the correct quantities with minimal waste.
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
• Maintain personal hygiene.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Evaluate food quality.

• 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 a Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of employment.

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. 
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: 
  • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated 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. 
• 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, emailed to employment@cityofsacramento.org, or by FAX to (916) 596-1556. If submitting via FAX/email, please include your name and Job #009019-21-YPCE-1 on your documents.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.  

• 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.

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. 
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. 
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities; 
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726