City and County of San Francisco

Under supervision, prepares and assists in the preparation and cooking of large quantities of food in an institutional kitchen; and performs related duties as required.  

Requires responsibility for: Following oral or written instructions in the performance of routine cooking duties; achieving minor economies in the proper storage, preparation and serving of food; making routine contacts with other personnel assigned to an institutional kitchen.

The 2650 Assistant Cook is the entry-level position within the Cook series. The 2650 Assistant Cook is distinguished from the 2654 Cook in that the former performs more routine preparatory kitchen duties, whereas the latter performs more difficult and responsible kitchen duties such as menu preparation, supply sourcing, forecasting, and administrative functions.

May supervise food service employees.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Prepares, cooks and serves a wide variety of food stuffs for large quantity service according to preplanned menus, including special diet items.

2. Assists or relieves cooks when directed.

3. Directs and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen area and equipment.

Knowledge of: Requires a good knowledge of the operations of a large institutional kitchen; the use, care and cleaning of a variety of kitchen equipment commonly used in the preparation and cooking of large quantities of food.  

Ability and Skill to: Prepare and cook large quantities of food in all food groups under supervision; carry out detailed oral and written instructions; supervises the work of subordinates when assigned.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

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

Experience:
One (1) year of work experience in the preparation and serving of food in a setting such as a hospital, correctional facility, the military, hotel, restaurant or equivalent food service establishment.

License and Certification:

Substitution:
One (1) year of the required experience can be substituted by any of the following: completion of a one (1) year culinary arts certificate program; or completion of an apprenticeship program certified by a nationally recognized culinary arts organization; or possession of an Associate’s degree in culinary arts.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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. 

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.