Salary: $19.54 - $29.29 Hourly
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Part-Time Regular
Job Number: 27-00008
Department: HUMAN SERVICE & COMM VITALITY
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/19/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
This position will be scheduled 28 hours per week.
The City of Surprise Senior Services Division is seeking a team member who is passionate about supporting the continued growth of the division. The Senior Services Food Service Assistant role requires an outgoing, customer-focused individual who thrives in a team-oriented environment. This position serves active older adults and adults with disabilities in both food service and group settings and plays an important role in creating a welcoming and positive experience for the community.
SUMMARY
Incumbents provide direct care for clients and the general public in the area of assignment. Specific duties may include providing general customer service, referring clients to other programs and agencies, and collecting basic information from clients and the public. This position will be responsible for operation of the kitchen and dining hall at the Surprise Senior Center.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a Food Employee Certificate (formerly Food Handler's Card).
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include:
- Criminal Background Screening
- Drug Screen
- Education & Experience Verification
- E-Verify
- Fingerprinting
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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers Arizona State Retirement Savings (ASRS) for part time employees working 20-31 hours per week for 20 weeks or more, per fiscal year. For more information on ASRS, please
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I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.
- I acknowledge the above statement.
02
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
03
Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?
04
Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:
- Master's Degree, or higher
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
- None of the above
05
Which of the following best describes your work experience in a senior living and/or senior recreational facility in a Food Service capacity? Experience definition: This experience includes, but may not be limited to, Food Service or Food Preparation; any full time experience as a cook.
- 4 years or more
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- Less than 2 years
- No relative experience, but willing to learn
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Do you have experience working in an environment with older adults or adults with disabilities?
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If you answered YES to the question above, please describe your experience. If you answered NO, type "N/A".
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How many years of experience do you have working in a kitchen or food service environment?
- 2 years or more
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- None of the above
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Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Food Employee Certificate (formerly Food Handler's Card) by time of hire?
Required Question