Food Service Aide (Part-time)

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Food Service Aide (Part-time)

SALARY:

$19.93 - $19.93

DEPARTMENT:

Office Of Senior Services

Opening Date:

05/11/2026

Closing Date:

05/25/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement and/or Human Resources policy

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Just cause subject to probationary period

**This position works a shift between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, no weekends or holidays.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction, assists in portioning and packing meals for the Meals on Wheels Program, serving lunch to Dining Senior Style participants, scheduling speakers, planning activities and holiday parties, completing program paperwork and cleaning. Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Encourages senior participation by creating a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.

Organizes food service operation as required for Meals on Wheels and Dining Senior Style programs.

Portions and package meals for Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver pick up.

Serves lunch on-site for Dining Senior Style participants.

Cleans site after lunch, including kitchen and dining room.

Ensures compliance with program policies and procedures, grant service standards, health codes and safety regulations.

Schedules regular speakers and plans activities and special events.

Maintains accurate records of necessary documentation for agency and funding source.

Submits weekly and monthly forms in accordance with established procedures.

Utilizes and operates steam table, coffee pots, refrigerator, stove and an oven, electrical heating units to maintain temperature of food.

Attends staff meetings, in-service or trainings as scheduled.

Recruits volunteers from site when assistance is needed.

Provides information and referrals for Aging Network services as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous customer service work experience

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of utilizing community resources and networks

• Agency programs, services, policies and procedures

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, clients, families, outside professionals, agencies, and the public

• Working with diverse populations

Ability to:

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Work independently

• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essen