A Food Service Worker is needed at Camp Mather, operated by SF Recreation & Parks, for the summer of 2026. This role supports food storage, preparation, and service in a high-volume kitchen environment while maintaining strict cleanliness and sanitation standards under immediate supervision.
What You'll Do
- Sets up food counters and tables
- Prepares simple foods such as toast, cereal, sandwiches, salads and boiled eggs
- Prepares food for serving by cutting, slicing and dishing up portions for customers and patients, including special diet preparations
- Washes, cleans and peels potatoes
- Shells peas and otherwise prepares food for cooking
- Operates power tools and equipment used in the preparation of liquid and solid foods
- Serves food to customers and patients in cafeterias, dining halls and hospital wards
- Cleans dishes, utensils, storage spaces, equipment, containers, tables, floors and other areas when required
- Sterilizes food containers
- Performs routine auxiliary tasks such as carrying supplies to and from storage rooms
- Controls the use of meal cards
- Distributes linen supplies
- May assist in the preparation of special diet foods when required
What We're Looking For
- Must work under immediate supervision
- Must be able to perform manual work involved in storage, preparation and serving of food
- Must be able to keep kitchens, dining rooms and associated equipment in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition
- Must follow the policies as described in the Camp Mather 2026 Workplace Policies and Expectations
- Must be available to work from April 19, 2026 to September 25, 2026
- Must be able to work a schedule that includes Sunday and Monday as mandatory workdays
- Must be able to work five days per week, with potential for 10–12 hour shifts or six-day workweeks (limited to 40 hours per week) during high season
- Must be able to work weekends and evenings as required
- Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors
- Must be able to work in conditions with exposure to sun and high temperatures
- Must be able to regularly encounter bugs and insects
- Must be able to work with various cleaning chemicals
- Must secure own transportation to and from Camp Mather
- Must be able to live in shared housing with up to 1–2 other camp staff
Technical Stack
- Power tools and equipment used in food preparation
- Cleaning chemicals
Team & Environment
- Team-oriented living and working environment in a remote camp setting
- Compliance with workplace policies is strictly enforced
- Commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
Benefits & Compensation
- FREE meals provided during employment
- FREE housing provided during employment
- Shared housing accommodations with up to 1–2 other camp staff
Work Mode
Onsite at Camp Mather, High Sierra near Yosemite National Park, about 3 hours east of San Francisco. Limited flexibility; fixed work schedule with mandatory Sunday and Monday shifts; time off scheduled during the remainder of the week.
The City and County of San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status.
