Job Description

Under general supervision, the 2654 Cook performs skilled culinary tasks in preparing and cooking large quantities of a variety of foods, ensuring adherence to nutritional guidelines and dietary needs. The role includes overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining food safety standards, and supervising staff to ensure efficient service.

Requires the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. of food and supplies. Some physical strength is required in lifting and carrying food, cooking supplies and equipment; also requires ability to stand for long periods of time; manual dexterity in the use and operation of kitchen appliances and equipment; work weekends and evenings.

Essential Duties:

• Follow prescribed menus and recipes to meet nutritional guidelines and accommodate special dietary requirements.
• Prepare and cook large quantities of a variety of food, including specialized diet items commonly served in institutional settings.
• Order and maintain inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and practices.
• Forecast food and supply needs, communicating requirements to management and chefs.
• Oversee and assist in cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Collaborate with Nutrition Professionals to develop standardized recipes.
• Execute tasks in line with established methods and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to kitchen operations.
• Plan and implement kitchen procedures to optimize productivity.
• Supervise and direct food service staff in their daily responsibilities.

The 2654 Cook may also perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

1. Education: * Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED or High School Proficiency Examination); AND
2. Experience: * At least three (3) years of professional experience in cooking large quantities of food in institutional or high-volume settings , such as hospitals, correctional facilities, the military, hotels, restaurants, or equivalent food service establishments.
   • Note: Experience in coffee shops, small grab-and-go kiosks, or sandwich shops does not qualify as the required cooking experience.

Substitution:
One (1) year of the required experience may be substituted with any of the following:

• Completion of a one-year culinary arts certificate program.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program certified by a nationally recognized culinary arts organization.
• 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. Only the information entered in your application will be considered when determining whether you meet minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications that do not appear to meet the minimum qualifications will not move forward in the recruitment process. Please upload certificates, transcripts, employment verifications, performance appraisals, etc. that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information

How to apply:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

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Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information about the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Workers
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Elaine Adams atelaine.adams@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6974.

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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.