Definition
Typical Work
Washes, peels and cuts up vegetables and fruit; cuts meat;
Cooks meat, fish, poultry and vegetables;
Cooks soups, cereals, stews and casseroles;
Prepares beverages, salads, sandwich lunches and desserts;
Bakes bread, pies, cakes, biscuits, cookies and puddings;
Supervises helper if provided;
Sets up field kitchen unit in vicinity of forest fire either at quarters if available or in open camp;
Cleans kitchen area; washes utensils and equipment;
Plans balanced menus; purchases food; records expenses and number of meals eaten by each crew member; prepares monthly statements;
Performs other work as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: nutrition; balanced meals; menu planning; foods in season; simple record keeping; sanitary precautions.
Ability to: cook palatable meals at modest costs; prepare substantial meals or sack; lunches at irregular hours in emergencies; read and write.Legal Requirement(s)
Desirable Qualifications
One year of experience cooking in logging camp, military service, restaurant, or institution or for camp personnel.
Note: Valid Food and Beverage Service Worker's Permit issued by a county health department is required.
Equivalent education/experience.Class Specification History
Revised new class code: (formerly 80270) effective July 1, 2007.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2017, effective 7/1/2017; 25 to 27.