Cook (2654) – Department of Public Health

Company Description

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 – March 28, 2025
• Application Deadline – The application filing will close on or after April 13, 2025.
• Salary:  $76,856 - $93,366 Annually 
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 
• Recruitment ID: H00149 

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. 

To apply, please complete these two steps,

• Complete this Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire
• Submit an online application by clicking the “Apply Now” button and filling one out 

Application notes: 

• 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 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. 
• The Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs skilled duties in the preparation and cooking of large quantities of a variety of foods; and performs related duties as required. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 

1. Follows prescribed menus and recipes to meet nutritional guidelines and special dietary needs.  
2. Prepares and cooks a large quantity and variety of food including special diet items commonly found on the menus of institutions.  
3. Orders food and kitchen supplies.  
4. Follows food safety standards and practices.  
5. Forecasts the amount of food and supplies needed and communicates needs with (Management) Chef.  
6. Directs and assists in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and utensils.  
7. Develop standardized recipes with appropriate supervisor  
8. Follows instructions and performs tasks to established methods and procedures.  
9. Prepares and maintains accurate records and report.   
10. Plans and Execute kitchen procedures for productivity   
11. Supervises and directs food service staff in performance of their duties.   
12. Utilizes standardized recipes. 

The Cook performs other related duties as required. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

• Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).  
• Experience: Three (3) years of work experience cooking large quantities of food in a setting such as 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: 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.   

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requir