Recreation Specialist

Salary: $23.24 - $43.89 Hourly
Location : Redmond, WA
Job Type: Supplemental, Variable
Job Number:
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: PARKS-RECREATION
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/25/:59 PM Pacific

JOIN REDMOND.
The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community, and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.

That's why our Recreation Specialist - Kitchen is such an important role in our Parks & Recreation department. This position provides a safe and engaging atmosphere for volunteers and participants in our congregate meal service at the Redmond Senior and Community Center. This is a fantastic, part-time position for someone who has worked in a restaurant or kitchen. You will be successful in this role if you are enthusiastic about nutrition and healthy eating for older adults.

Hours: We are currently looking to fill the Recreation Specialist - Kitchen position for the following shifts: Tues, Wed, Thurs from 9:30am-2:30pm. The position is limited to a maximum of 29 hours per week on average and no more than 1,040 hours per year.

Locations: Work will be conducted at our new Redmond Senior & Community Center.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight and supervision of volunteers and participants before, during, and after our congregate meal service for seniors with shifts of Tues, Wed, Thurs from 9:30am-2:30pm
• Clean all kitchen areas, cookware, and utensils, and make sure all appliances are in safe working order before and after meal service
• Work with volunteers and provide backup support for setting tables, serving food and beverages, and checking participants in
• Receive and prepare catered food for meal service for seventy or more participants
• Pickup catered food with City vehicle and deliver to Redmond Senior and Community Center as needed
• Guarantee proper food handling methods are in place and that all volunteers have a valid food worker card
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned and safely stored at end of each meal service
• Attend staff meetings and training programs as required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about working with people of all ages and ability levels, as well as have an interest in community recreation, programs for seniors, and nutrition
• Previous experience working in a kitchen or restaurant preferred
• Must have or obtain current food work card within 30 days of hire
• Must have or obtain current First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire

BENEFITS

This is a non-benefitted position
This is a non-benefited position.
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Why are you interested in this position?
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Do you have experience working in a kitchen or restaurant?

• Yes
• No

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If yes to question 2, please describe your experience working in a kitchen or restaurant:
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