Senior Community Services Assistant - Senior Center Programs

City of Fontana•Fontana, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Under supervision, perform duties in a variety of recreation programs and will assist in planning and implementing projects, programs, or activities as directed. If you enjoy or have passion for working for Senior Services, this position is for you. The incumbent will be mainly performing duties that include, but not limited to, the following: Create, plan, develop, and implement new and exciting meal menus. Plan, prepare, cook and/or serve full course meals on a daily basis. Train staff on all nutrition program assignments. Assign staff to specific workstations and various areas of responsibility. Conduct daily, weekly, monthly deep cleaning assignments. Plan and oversee special events in the dining room. Lunch ticket creation. Daily meal tracking.

Requirements

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation, sports, teaching, the arts, or community services program areas.
Excellent customer service.
Working with the public.
Ability to lead staff.
Ability to work with all age groups.
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.

Nice To Haves

College coursework or AA degree in related area highly preferred.
Additional specialized clerical training is desirable.

Responsibilities

Create, plan, develop, and implement new and exciting meal menus.
Plan, prepare, cook and/or serve full course meals on a daily basis.
Train staff on all nutrition program assignments.
Assign staff to specific workstations and various areas of responsibility.
Conduct daily, weekly, monthly deep cleaning assignments.
Plan and oversee special events in the dining room.
Lunch ticket creation.
Daily meal tracking.
Assist in supervising and organizing recreation activities.
Assist in monitoring program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
Clerical support for program activities.
Distribute, monitor and maintain equipment, inventory, and supplies.
Assist with planning teams; coordinating logistics, staff and volunteer needs for events/programs.
Recommend and/or assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures.
Assist with facility rentals, contracts, maintenance needs.
May assist with research; soliciting donations/prizes; monitoring budget.
Prepare reports and distribute program marketing materials.
Operate a computer and related software.
Provide information to public, vendors, contractors.
Maintain records; 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.