Kitchen Aide - Senior Center (Part-Time)

City of Carlsbad
$16.12 - $17.10 Hourly
sick time
United States, California, Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 31, 2024
The Position Carlsbad - The Community: This nearly 40 square mile City is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space. World-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience. DEI Statement: The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal. The Department: You will join a nationally accredited agency (one of only five agencies in the State of California) by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) amongst a team dedicated to upholding the department's mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement. The Position: Desired candidates should have experience in the foodservice industry and a solid understanding of basic cleaning practices and chemical safety compliance. Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Kitchen Coordinator, the role involves performing tasks related to maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ensuring safety compliance, and organizing kitchen and dining areas. The scheduled hours for this position are primarily between 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Candidates most qualified will be granted an interview. Key Responsibilities Comply with all food and health safety regulations & requirements Assist with serving lunch and clearing & cleaning dining room tables Operate dishwasher to clean and sanitize dishes, trays, pot, pans, silverware etc. Clean, wash and sanitize all kitchen serving surfaces, including carts, food carriers, etc. Operate and/or clean various kitchen appliances as needed (stove, oven, microwave, steam table, coffee maker, refrigerator/freezer, ice machine, washer/dryer, sealer, label machine) Clean & organize storerooms under the direction of Kitchen Coordinator or Supervisor Notify Kitchen Coordinator or Supervisor when kitchen supplies are needed Follow written and oral instructions Keep simple records Performs related work as required Qualifications Must meet State of California Tuberculosis test requirements Possession of, or ability to obtain, County of San Diego Food Handler's certification Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and first aid certification Knowledge of food service practices Experience working with seniors preferred Experience & Education Food service experience and/or education desirable. Valid California Class C Driver's License The person hired must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Parks & Recreation Department Physical/Mental Requirements Ability to stand, sit, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach Exposure to the outdoors Be able to lift up to 50 pounds *Part-time employees cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year.