FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT (Human Services & Community Vitality)

Senior Services Food Service Assistant

This position will be scheduled 28 hours per week. The City of Surprise Senior Services Division is seeking a team member who is passionate about supporting the continued growth of the division. The Senior Services Food Service Assistant role requires an outgoing, customer-focused individual who thrives in a team-oriented environment. This position serves active older adults and adults with disabilities in both food service and group settings and plays an important role in creating a welcoming and positive experience for the community.

Incumbents provide direct care for clients and the general public in the area of assignment. Specific duties may include providing general customer service, referring clients to other programs and agencies, and collecting basic information from clients and the public. This position will be responsible for operation of the kitchen and dining hall at the Surprise Senior Center.

Education and/or experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Certifications, licenses, registrations: Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a Food Employee Certificate (formerly Food Handler's Card).

Selection process: Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Drug Screen
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.