Assistant Camp Chef

Overview

NON-CAREER PART TIME/SEASONAL

May 2026 to October 2026

Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of duties involving the operation of a food service facility at Camp Sacramento including, preparing, baking, and cooking large quantities of food; dispensing food for the residents and employees; and, maintaining sanitary conditions.

NON-CAREER PART TIME/SEASONAL. Employment dates for this position are from May 2026 to October 2026. Definition:
Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of duties involving the operation of a food service facility at Camp Sacramento including, preparing, baking, and cooking large quantities of food; dispensing food for the residents and employees; and, maintaining sanitary conditions.

Employees in this classification are non-career. Incumbents can work up to 1040 hours per year. The Assistant Camp Chef assists the Camp Chef in inventorying, preparing, cooking, and dispensing food; cleans and maintains culinary equipment and dining facilities. The Assistant Camp Chef is distinguished from the Camp Chef in that the Camp Chef supervises lower level personnel engaged in the preparation and serving of food.

Supervision is provided by the Camp Chef. The Assistant Camp Chef classification does not supervise.

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.

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.

Ability To

• 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.

Education None required.

Experience Three (3) months of full-time paid experience cooking and preparing food for large groups.

License or Certificate Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License and Serv Safe certification are desirable.

Age Must be at least 18 years old by time of appointment.

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

Successful candidates must provide their own transportation to the Camp Sacramento site.

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.

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.

Employees must be able to work outside in various types of weather, terrains, and elevations; exposed to cold weather 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…