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Salary: $72.66 - $151.55 Daily
Location : Camp Concord, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Department: Recreation Services
Division: Camp Concord
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Limited Service
Job Characteristics
***PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY***
FOOD SERVICE - MULTIPLE POSITIONS
CAMP CONCORD (SEASONAL)
The City of Concord's Recreation Department is seeking people to work for the City's Camp Concord Program. This position is open until filled and may close at any time. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

• Hospitality Specialist: $72.66 - $78.24 a day plus room and board with no experience
• Prep Cook: $80.20 - $90.74 a day plus room and board, with minimum six months experience
• Cook: $119.04- $131.40 a day plus room and board, with minimum one year experience
• Food Service Coordinator: $144.79 - $151.55 a day plus room and board, with food management experience

Camp Concord:
It took at least 40 civic groups, private businesses, schools and individuals to establish our Camp. Camp Concord is nestled high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, between the majestic shores of South Lake Tahoe and the calming beauty of Fallen Leaf Lake. Camp Concord is dedicated to the philosophy that its buildings, programs and participants will be compatible with the surrounding environment. Camp will ensure that all elements of Camp Concord remain in harmony with the environment by maintaining a minimal impact and working toward a waste free environment.
Camp Concord has a variety of programming and activities including family camps, youth camps, mother and son camps, adults over 50 camps, group rentals, and special events. For more information visit
The 2026 Season runs from June 1 - August 2, 2026. Off season work from August 3 - October 1, 2026 is also available for select positions.
What you will be doing:
These positions play a key role in the development and delivery of quality, nutritious meals within budget. Approximately 150-400 meals are served to camp participants and staff three times a day, with meal numbers changing daily. This also includes several off-site meals per week. On camp meals are primarily served cafeteria style.
The Food Service Coordinator directs the overall food service operation of Camp Concord including purchasing, preparation, nutrition, service, sanitation, security, personnel management, customer service, and record keeping. The Coordinator directly oversees kitchen staff, creates a positive working environment, and ensures that meals are of quality and on time.
The Cooks and Prep Cooks assist the Food Service Coordinator in preparing meals and in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dishwashing area. Cooks are differentiated from Prep Cooks by their level of experience and ability to work independently.
The Hospitality Specialist assists the Food Service Team in preparing the dining hall for meals and activities as well setting up, serving, and cleaning up all meals both on and off site. They may also provide assistance in other areas on an as needed basis.
All positions are part time, limited service, and must be able to work 5-6 days a week. Shifts are based on meal times and special events so hours may vary as needed. Attendance at weekly in-service trainings is also required.
We are looking for someone who:

• Can work the entire season
• Can live on site at Camp Concord in South Lake Tahoe
• Can participate in a mandatory, paid staff orientation training June 2, 2025
• Can produce high quality meals for large groups of camp participants and staff
• Possesses excellent hospitality, customer service and communication skills
• Is a team player, but also works well independently
• Is detail oriented and has excellent time management
• Is flexible, yet dependable
• Has previous food service management and staff management experience (Food Service Coordinator position only)

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses, online at Please attach copies of relevant certificates to your application.
2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to interview.
3. Successful candidates will be provided a conditional offer of employment and must clear TB testing and fingerprint check (see below for more information).

Conviction History:If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.
Examples of duties include, but are not limited to

• Prepare raw fruits and vegetables for cooking and consumption.
• Participate in the preparation of fruits, vegetables, salads, sandwiches and other food items.
• Set up and stock work areas with all necessary ingredients and equipment.
• Set up food on serving counters/steam tables and serve meals or meal components.
• Measure and mix dry and liquid ingredients according to recipe instructions.
• Load food into containers for transport.
• Wash, sanitize and store pots, pans, tableware and other kitchen utensils.
• Stores food and supplies as prescribed.
• Participate in inventories.
• Clean serving counters, tables, food containers and other equipment and facilities.
• Make sure the work area complies with State Sanitation Guidelines requirements.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as electric mixers, slicer, choppers, dish washing machine, stoves, ovens, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Lift and carry boxes, pots and pans containing food.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties above, the Food Service Coordinator will also:

• Plan, organize, and facilitate food service scheduling, purchasing, menus, on & off-site meals, and other camp related events responsibilities and activities. Work with Program Coordinator to produce work schedules and ensure adequate staffing.
• Monitor employee performance and training.
• Manage food and equipment inventory; place all food orders, track inventory, and manage approved budget.
• Provide lead supervision and support Camp Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dining Aides while developing and maintaining a positive work environment and cohesive staff team. Provide ongoing training as needed.
• Inspect equipment and ensure equipment is repaired as necessary.
• Routinely evaluate Food Service operations and Staff performance to ensure all food service standards are being met.
• Review camp evaluations on a daily basis and adjust food services operations and menus as needed to meet Camp customer satisfaction standards.

Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Proper sanitation practices and procedures.
• Measurements, weights, and service size portions.
• Methods of food preparation.
• Standard kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Basic methods used in cleaning and sanitizing equipment and facilities.
• Basic recordkeeping techniques.

Ability to:

• Operate kitchen equipment such as electric mixers, slicers, choppers, dish washing machines, stoves, ovens and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Measure and mix liquid and dry ingredients according to recipe and instructions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, climb, balance, reach, seize, and hold traditional industrial kitchen equipment and food.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare raw fruits and vegetables for cooking and consumption by peeling, scraping and chopping using small hand tools.
• Show a high level of care and thoroughness in handling the details of the job.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students and others.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Maintain composure in the face of high workload, competing or conflicting demands, ambiguous assignments, interruptions and distractions.
• Adapt well to changes in assignments and priorities.
• Understand and interpret written materials.
• Correctly performs the mathematical operations of the job.

HOSPITALITY SPECIALIST
Education: Some high school or equivalent.
Experience: No experience required.
Certification: Must successfully complete American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED and Food Handling training at time of hire, if not already certified.
PREP COOK
Education: Some high school or equivalent.
Experience: Six months experience cooking and preparing food for large groups is required. Experience working with different age groups and/or previous camp experience is highly desirable. Culinary coursework may substitute for some experience.
Certification: Must successfully complete American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED and Food Handling training at time of hire, if not already certified.
COOK
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year experience cooking and preparing food for large groups is required. Experience working with different age groups and/or previous camp experience is highly desirable. Culinary coursework may substitute for some experience.
Certification: Valid/current food handling certification required. Must successfully complete American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED and Food Handling training at time of hire, if not already certified.
FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three years experience cooking and preparing food for large groups as well as food service management experience including placing food orders, purchasing and receiving, budgeting, and supervising others in a kitchen is required.
Certification: Valid/current food handling certification required. Food Protection Manager Certification is highly desirable. Must successfully complete American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED and Food Handling training at time of hire, if not already certified.
Other
A valid California Drivers License and satisfactory driving history is a condition of initial and continued employment for select positions. Must be able to pass TB testing and fingerprint check.
EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION OR THE CAMP CONCORD PROGRAM:

• Matthew Fragoso, Camp Director at 925-671-3006 or

This position is not eligible for benefits.
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COMPETITIVE EVALUATION: Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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POSITION: What position are you applying for? Check all that apply.

• Hospitality Specialist
• Prep Cook
• Food Service Coordinator

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EXPERIENCE: How many years of experience in food preparation and/or food service do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• No experience

04
EXPERIENCE: Do you have at least one year of cooking experience in a large cafeteria, a restaurant, or for special events?

• Yes
• No

05
EXPERIENCE: If you have verifiable paid work experience in the following areas, please check all that apply. Experience must also be demonstrated in the work experience section of your application.

• Washing, cleaning, and sanitizing food service areas
• Room set up or tear down
• Food or meal prep
• Cooking for large groups
• Food handling and storage
• Menu planning
• Food service management
• Food service budgeting
• Food ordering and receiving
• Food and equipment inventory management
• Customer service
• Prioritization and scheduling
• Supervision or lead work

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EDUCATION: Have you completed any culinary coursework?

• Yes
• No

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CERTIFICATIONS: Please indicate which valid/curren