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Camp Assistant (3264) - Camp Mather 2026 (Outside of San Francisco) - Rec & Park

City and County of San Francisco, California, MO, United States


Camp Assistant (3264) – Camp Mather 2026 (Outside of San Francisco) – Recreation & Parks This position works primarily in the kitchen/dining area of Camp Mather, serving food, bussing tables, washing dishes, and assisting in food service operations.

Key Responsibilities

Serve food, buss tables, wash dishes, and clean flatware.

Clean cabins, dining hall kitchen, and other camp facilities including sweeping and mopping floors, washing windows, and scrubbing washrooms.

Clean the campgrounds.

Participate in staff talent shows and staff-vs-guest athletic activities.

Unload and load trucks, and move furniture and supplies.

Help the Chef, Assistant Cooks, and Food Service Workers as needed.

Work Conditions

Housing and meals: free meals and shared housing are provided to camp employees.

Nature of work: work both indoors and outdoors, exposure to a range of weather conditions and wildlife, and regular encounters with insects.

Work schedule: six (6) day workweek with small shifts throughout the day, including weekends, early mornings, and evenings; overtime may be required.

Location: Camp Mather is located in the High Sierra near Yosemite National Park, about 3 hours east of San Francisco.

Transportation: employees are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from Camp Mather; parking is available for personal vehicles.

Cell phone and internet: very limited cellular and internet/Wi‑Fi services are available on the campgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Age 18 or older at the time of hire.

High School diploma or equivalent at the time of hire.

Ability to work with and live around coworkers and guests of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs.

Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.

Good physical condition and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times.

Ability to provide great customer service to guests in a friendly and helpful manner.

For kitchen staff: ServSafe certificate or California Food Handler Card.

Desirable Qualifications

ServSafe Certificate or California Food Handler Card.

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification.

Valid California driver license.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

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