What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Center Aide position at City of Calera?
Job Title: Senior Center Aide
Department: Parks and Recreation
Reports to: Senior Center Director
Direct Reports: None
Employment Status: Full-Time/ Non-Exempt
Grade: G02 - $16.07 / hour (Click here for pay scale)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to prepare, package, and serve meals for the Senior Center and to assist in programming and day-to-day activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Provides daily support and interaction to seniors; greets visitors, answers phones and emails; assists with questions and provides information.
- Prepares food and beverages for group and home-bound meals; packages food for home-bound meals; monitors food temperatures to ensure compliance with health department food handling guidelines.
- Cleans and ensures safety of kitchen equipment and facilities; disinfects surfaces; performs other cleaning and janitorial tasks for the center as needed.
- Inventories supplies and places orders as needed.
- Maintains activity and information boards.
- Assists with activities and event preparation as needed; assists with transporting senior groups for field trips and outings; drives van when needed.
- Ensures safety procedures are followed and proper safety equipment is utilized; continually monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and others.
- Prepares reports and/or completes paperwork as needed; ensures maintenance of records in compliance with city, state, and federal recordkeeping requirements.
- Communicates with supervisor, co-workers, other departments, citizens and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform duties which are not listed.
- Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Knowledge of food handling and health department guidelines
- Knowledge of kitchen tools and equipment
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
- Skill in preparing group meals
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
- Ability to exercise sound judgment within the scope of responsibility
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public
- Must be able to meet regular attendance requirements
- Must be able to drive to assigned locations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma/GED; experience in food service, customer service, and working with seniors is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must obtain a Food Handler Certification within six months of employment.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical activities required for this position involve: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking, and hearing.
This position requires lifting: Up to 25 pounds frequently.
This position has the following special vision requirements: Ability to view information in print and electronically.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The following environmental conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position: Extreme temperatures and outdoor weather conditions.
Openings
Open
G02 - $16.07 / hour
June 24, 2026
Open Until Filled
Salary : $2 - $16