Why join Team Henderson For the exciting opportunity to become part of a premier organization where you can make friends have fun and get paid!
What will you earn Starts at $13.02 per hour* *Positions which are eligible for PERS benefits may have a slightly reduced hourly rate. (Note that this is a parttime hourly position and does not include health/medical benefits.)
What type of work will you be doing Senior Food Services Assistants work in the department of Parks and Recreation and are assigned to our Senior Nutrition Services programs. You will perform a variety of food preparation and kitchen work such as serving meals cleaning tables and washing dishes. Working with the senior population is not your typical job but it can be a very rewarding experience when you know your job directly impacts the community in a positive way.
Food Safety and Health Department Requirements Our nutrition programs follow all food safety and health department codes and regulations so you will be required to present a Food Handler Safety Training card issued by the Southern Nevada Health District at the time of hire and youll also need to successfully complete the ServSafe Food Handler Program within 3 months of hire.
What kind of shifts/hours can you expect to work We have a range of program hours and do our best to provide scheduling flexibility dependent on your availability and where we need you to work.
Senior Nutrition programs operate from 4:30am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday with occasional work being available on the weekends for catering orders.
Annual average of 19 hours perweek (maximum per year 988 hours)
Where will you workYou will work at the Downtown Senior Center or the Heritage Park Senior Facility. We do not provide these services at any other recreation center or facility.
Your application will be reviewed to make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this position.
Before we can consider you we need you to apply online! (Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be interviewed or hired).
Your application will be active throughout the duration of this job bulletin until the specified closing date and time. You may be contacted at any time during the posting window.
If your application isnt selected to move forward in this opening you will have an opportunity to apply again during the next job bulletin posting.
This recruitment is limited to the first 25 external applications received and will close to the public without notice while still accepting applications from internal employees.
What happens if I am contacted for an interview opportunity
You should be prepared to interview in a variety of settings such as inperson virtually or by phone.
Please make sure your application includes a valid email address that you check regularly and a current phone number that is set up for voicemail and please regularly check/clear your voice mailbox so we can leave you a message.
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This is a safetysensitive position which means that you are subject to drug testing if we offer you a position as detailed under NRS 613(1)(d).
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 17 years of age at the time of application hire or promotion.
Six (6) months of experience working in a food service or commercial kitchen preferably for a municipal or public agency
Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
Possession of or the ability to obtain a Food Handler Safety Training card issued by the Southern Nevada Health District at the time of hire.
Possession of or the ability to obtain an American Red Cross or equivalent standard First Aid and CPR certifications within the first three (3) months of employment.
Completion of ServSafe Food Handler Program within the first three (3) months of employment.
Desirable: High School diploma or equivalent.
Desirable: Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or border state drivers license as defined by NRS 483.
Required Documents/Assessment Information
Online Application
Selection Process
You will be contacted by email or phone during the application and hiring process. It is your responsibility to check the email and voicemail for the contact information that you provided on your application. We cant leave you a message if your voicemail is not set up or is full so please make sure that you set up check and clear out your voicemail during the application and hiring process.
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Employment with the City may be subject to the successful completion of a post offer background investigationmedical/physical examination anda drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation.
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