Hourly Part Time Jobs in Carson, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.13 - $22.26 Hourly
Location : Senior Center 14040 San Antonio Dr., CA
Job Type: Hourly/At-Will/Part-Time
Job Number: 27-14EZ/TV
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 6:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 30
This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
The City reserves the right to limit the applications to the first 30 applicants.
The City of Norwalk is seeking a Nutrition Aide to join its team and work in the Elderly Nutrition program at the Social Services Center. The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for serving the senior community of Norwalk and a positive, compassionate attitude toward their work. The Nutrition Aide will assist the Recreation Supervisor in managing the nutrition program for Home Delivered Meals and Congregate.
This role involves providing administrative and program support to the assigned Site Coordinators and Meal Drivers in coordinating senior program services.
Essential Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Assists with caterer meal deliveries, sorting food trays, prepping areas for home delivered meals.
• Follows food safety, sanitation, and temperature guidelines.
• Checks time and temperature of all food items.
• Assembles meals according to county regulations.
• Greets customers.
• Serves meals.
• Maintains sanitation standards, including cleaning equipment, sterilizing utensils, and following food safety protocols.
• Stocks supplies, and assists with kitchen operations.
• Frequently stands for long periods, walks, reaches, bends, and lifts or moves items.
• Provides additional support as needed.

Qualification Guidelines
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: maintain pleasant working relationships with all employees, clients, vendors, and City and County representatives; speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and receive clarification; respond to questions, and use of PC operations and software such as Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
Skills in: problem solving, written and communication.
Ability to: perform multiple tasks simultaneously, prepare written reports, correspondence and maintain accurate records, effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, directors, clients, and the public. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds, verbally communicate and listen in meetings. Work independently as well as part of a team, work with multiple deadlines. Maintain a courteous attitude toward the public and co-workers, and ability to operate a computer, calculator, and other office equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from High School or GED equivalent and/or minimum of one (1) year experience in performing the duties in one or more of the areas listed above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Class C California Driver License, possession of a good driving record, transportation vehicle and
• Certified Safe Food Handler (successful completion of the ServSafe examination).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable

Supplemental Information
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and to lift and move records and documents weighing up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
MENTAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this class employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with management staff, clients, vendors, contracts and others encountered in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. Frequent driving is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
Apply online at An employment application must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted. Following the closing date, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Candidates with qualifications that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuation in the selection process. The selection process will include an oral interview and a written exam designed to predict successful job performance.
The City provides preference to military veterans under consideration for initial employment. To claim a veteran's preference an applicant must submit their most recent DD214 form. An eligible veteran is one who has served in the United States armed forces and who has received an honorable discharge.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling the Department of Human Resources at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled examination/interview date. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Norwalk, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures or practices.
BENEFITS FOR HOURLY/AT-WILL/PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Terms of Employment: All employees hired as Hourly/At-Will/Part-Time are employed "at-will" throughout the term of their employment with the City. Consequently, the services of a Hourly/At-Will/Part-Time employee can be discontinued at anytime without cause, regardless of the number of hours worked for the City by the employee.
Retirement: Membership in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) is required. The employee pays the 7.5% retirement contribution.
Credit Union: The City is affiliated with the Los Angles County F & A Federal Credit Union. Please check with the Department of Human Resources for details.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to provide help to employees and members of their families who are experiencing personal problems. For more information, contact the Department of Human Resources.
Paid Holidays: After 3,000 hours of employment, an hourly employee is entitled to six hours pay for specified holidays designated in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Vacation Leave: After 3,000 hours of employment, vacation leave is accumulated at the rate of .046 hours for each hour of straight time worked.
Sick Leave: Beginning on the 30th day of employment with the City, employee will accrue sick leave at the rate of .033 hours for each hour of straight time worked. No sick leave shall be taken until the 90th day of employment. After 3,000 hours of employment, sick leave is accumulated at the rate of .046 hours for each hour of straight time worked.
Medical Plan: Eligibility for medical coverage is determined using the Affordable Care Act guidelines. Employees may also qualify after 3,000 hours of employment.
Voluntary Insurance Plans: Optional Short Term Disability, Hospitalization, Accident and Cancer insurance policies are available at the employee's cost.
Veteran's Preference: The City provides preference to military veterans under consideration for initial employment. To claim veteran's preference an applicant must submit their most recent DD214 form. An eligible veteran is one who has served in the United States armed forces and who has received an honorable discharge.
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Do you possess a valid Class C Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a Certified Safe Food Handler Certificate? If so, please attach a copy to your application.

• Yes
• No

03
Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?

• Yes
• No

Required Question