Community Services Assistant - Senior Center Nutrition

Salary: $16.90 - $20.56 Hourly Location : Fontana, CA Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 26-00050 Department: Community Services Division: Senior Services Opening Date: 07/09/2026 Closing Date: 7/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Definition The current vacancy is within the Community Services Department/ Senior Services Division. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may also be used in other Departments throughout the City. Are you passionate about working with seniors and making a positive impact in your community? City of Fontana is currently hiring Community Services Assistants to join our Senior Services team. This position plays a key role in providing nutritious meals and excellent service in a welcoming environment for seniors. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday between the hours of 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Position Summary: Deliver courteous, professional, and friendly customer service to all program participants. Assist in the preparation of meals in accordance with daily menus and dietary guidelines. Serve food and beverages safely and efficiently. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all work areas, including dining and kitchen spaces. Set up, clean, and disinfect service areas before and after meal times. Follow all safety and hygiene protocols in compliance with health department regulations. Under supervision, perform duties in a variety of recreation programs that may include: Sports Programs (Pee Wee, Youth & Adult ages), Community Centers, Administration, Tiny Tot Program, Senior Services, and Special Events. Essential Functions The employee must have the ability to: Assist in supervising and organizing recreation activities. Assist in monitoring program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. Supervise children/participants at park site or facility; lead group activities. Distribute, monitor and maintain equipment and supplies. Collect and deposit fees for various programs. Assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures. Assist with special events, senior activities, pre-school activities, coaching/teaching team sports. Assist with field and facility maintenance. Provide information and referrals to program participants, school official and community groups regarding program being offered. Operate a computer and related software. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer. THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER. Working Conditions: Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking on level or unleveled and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. This position requires near and far vision for reading written documents and in the observation of participants during activities. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and /or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors. Experience and Training Guidelines Experience: Preferred experience (paid or volunteer) including: working with youth, child care, teaching, public contact or other sports/recreational duties. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or working with seniors. Basic knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures. Licenses/Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and basic first aid certifications required. A valid CA driver's license may be required for certain positions. This position is part-time, at-will, without benefits, unless required by law. 01 Are you the age of 18 or over? Yes No 02 Do you understand that if you are under the age of 18, you must provide a valid work permit? Yes No Required Question City of Fontana, CA