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Job Description
Position Overview
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 part-time 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.
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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 you'll 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 per-week (maximum per year 988 hours)
Where will you work? You 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.
Click here to learn more about additional details and program locations!
What happens after you apply?- 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 isn't 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 in-person, 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.
- We encourage you to sign up to receive SMS/text messages - you can opt-in when you apply!
This is a safety-sensitive 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" driver's 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 can't 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.
Please add prjobs@cityofhenderson.com, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder.
Employment with the City may be subject to the successful completion of a post offer background investigation, medical/physical examination, and a 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.
The City of Henderson offers part time employees a flexible work schedule and competitive salaries.
Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2025 3:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Henderson
Show moreLocated in Clark County Nevada, just minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip, Henderson is known as a community of small-town values with big-city amenities. Henderson’s origins are rooted in World War II, when it was the primary supplier of magnesium used in the manufacture of munitions and airplane parts, and the community grew ostensibly overnight to house more than 14,000 workers. Henderson was incorporated in 1953 and remained a relatively small industrial town until the early 1980s when the first master-planned community, Green Valley, was introduced. Today, more than 314,000 residents call Henderson home and the city has been consistently ranked one of the fastest growing communities in the nation (Forbes) with 500-800 new residents arriving each month.
Henderson is the largest full-service city in Nevada. Our approximately 2,000 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees deliver the majority of the essential services needed by citizens and businesses, including Police, Fire, and Water/Wastewater Services. Henderson is nationally known for its stunning parks, trails, master-planned communities, outstanding quality of life, and patriotic past. Henderson is also recognized as one of America’s Best Places to Live (MONEY and Liveability.com), one of America’s Best Cities (Business Week), one of the safest cities in America (Forbes, InsuranceProviders.com, Law Street Media, Movato.com), and a Bicycle Friendly Community (League of American Bicyclists).
The city’s culture is driven by its vision, mission, values, and priorities and is often distinguished for its innovation, progressive leadership, and outstanding services. The city’s mission to “Provide services and resources that enhance the quality of life to those who live, learn, work, and play in our city” emphasizes areas that are strategically important. Additionally, the city’s priorities impact the culture because they reflect what is most important to the community and therefore become significant to the organization. Henderson is a progressive and vibrant city committed to maintaining premier amenities and services for our residents... it’s a Place to Call Home!
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