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Cook (2654) - Exempt - DPH

Recruitment: REF13968W

Published: November 29, 2023

Contact:

Hanz Pagao - hanz.pagao@sfdph.org

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Department: Public Health
Job class: 2654-Cook
Pay range: $36.95/hr - $44.8875/hr
Role type: Temporary Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Part-time
 

About:

* 11/29/2023: This job announcement has been reopened. If you have already applied to this specific recruitment, you do not need to apply again. *

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. 

  • Application Opening – Thursday, October 12, 2023; Thursday, November 29, 2023
  • Application Deadline – Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this job ad may close at any time but no sooner than Friday, December 8, 2023
  • Compensation: $35.0750 - $42.6125 hourly
  • Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt
  • Shifts:  Variable; as needed with some evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts; Depending on the needs of the operation.
  • Location:  Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, 1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH)'s Food Nutrition Services is accepting applications for Class 2654 Cook. Some positions are limited to 1,040 work hours in a year. Exempt employees are considered "at will" and serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

The qualified applicant pool resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future exempt vacancies within the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH).

Role description

Temporary Exempt - In accordance with San Francisco Charter Section 10.104.

Under general supervision, the 2654 Cook  performs skilled duties in the preparation and cooking of large quantities of a variety of foods; and performs related duties as required. Essential duties include but are not limited to:

  • Plans menus and accommodates special diets.
  • Prepares and cooks large variety of foods.
  • Orders food and requisitions supplies.
  • Directs and participates in cleaning the kitchen area, appliances and utensils.
  • Estimates amount of groceries needed.
  • Follows instructions and works according to established methods and procedures.
  • Maintains records, routine reports, and related duties.

The Cook also performs other related duties as assigned/required.

How to qualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (required):

Education:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination); AND

Experience:
Three (3) years of work experience cooking large quantities of food in a setting such as a hospital, correctional facility, the military, hotel, restaurant or equivalent food service establishment.

  • Note: Coffee shops, small grab-and-go kiosks, and sandwich shops are not considered qualifying cooking experience.  

Substitution:
One (1) year of the required experience can be substituted by any of the following:

  1. completion of a one (1) year culinary arts certificate program; or
  2. completion of an apprenticeship program certified by a nationally recognized culinary arts organization; or
  3. 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. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Failure to provide the required verification when requested may result in the rejection of the application and/or appointment in this class. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.  

Selection Procedures: 
The selection procedure will include an evaluation of the application packet in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. 

What else should I know?

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.  

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link. Applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. 

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. 

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others.  

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

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Hanz Pagao at hanz.pagao@sfdph.org or 628-271-6839. 

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging. 

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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.