Senior Food Service Worker (2606) - Camp Mather Summer 2026 (outside of San Francisco) - SF Recreation & Parks

Under supervision, performs a variety of tasks in connection with the preparation, storage and serving of foodstuffs, including dietary foods; may supervise a small group of Food Service Workers in an assigned food service activity; ensures that assigned dining and kitchen areas and equipment are kept clean and in good repair; and performs related duties as required.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Supervises and sets up food counters and tables; performs tray line activities such as serving food portions, checking trays and collecting and tallying meal tickets.
•  Assists in the preparation and serving of meals for special diet cases; works in special diet stations; prepares baby formulas; uses specialized equipment connected with dietary services.
• Supervises and works in a vegetable room, cleaning and otherwise preparing vegetables for cooking by hand or machine; replenishes food supplies; cleans and services various machines, tools and equipment used in the food preparation process.
• Participates in the cleaning of dining and kitchen areas, including the washing of dishes, pots, pans and other utensils.

2026 Camp Mather Dates:
April 19, 2026:  Arrival at camp. Sunday and Monday are mandatory workdays - the one days off will be scheduled during the remainder of the week. 
September 25, 2026: Conclusion of camp assignment 

Policies and Expectations of Staff

Employees are expected to follow the policies as described in the Camp Mather 2026 Workplace Policies and Expectations. Failure to follow these policies may result in termination.

Work Conditions at Camp Mather

Housing and Meals: During employment, FREE meals and housing is provided to camp employees. Camp staff live in shared housing with 1 - 2 other camp staff.

Nature of Work: Includes working both indoors and outdoors, exposure to sun, snow, rain, high/low temperatures, and potential wildfire smoke, and will regularly encounter bugs and insects.

Work Schedule: The work week is typically five (5) days. Kitchen staff may be required to work an alternate work schedule consisting of 10 – 12 hour shifts with appropriate breaks or work six (6) days (limited to 40 hours in a work week), during the high season to accommodate the needs of the department. Shifts may also include weekends and evenings. Sunday and Monday are mandatory workdays - the one days off will be scheduled during the remainder of the week.

Work Location: Camp Mather is located in the High Sierra near Yosemite National Park about 3 hours east of San Francisco. The nearest town (Groveland) is located 50 mins away.

Transportation: Camp Mather employees are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from Camp Mather. Parking is available for personal vehicles. Public transportation and Rideshare Apps (Uber/Lyft) are limited and are not a reliable source because of our remote location.

Cell Phone & Internet: Camp Mather has VERY limited cellular and internet/Wi-Fi services available on its grounds.

Kitchen staff will be working with various cleaning chemicals as part of the position requirements. 

Available Work Assignments: Staff will live onsite from April 19th to September 25th.