City of Yuma, AZ
Salary:
$17.35 - $22.56 Hourly Location :
City of Yuma, AZ Job Type:
Irregular Part-time Job Number:
2025-00175 Department:
Parks and Recreation Division:
Yuma Civic Center-30 Opening Date:
08/14/2025 FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Summary **Open Continuous/Until Filled with a first review date of August 21, 2025** If you're looking to be part of a dedicated team that supports community events and brings people together through great food and service, the Civic Center might be the place for you!
Under close supervision, prepares and cooks menu items according to Department of Health regulations, and City policies and procedures; maintains clean and sanitary conditions in restaurant kitchen facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment; applies consistent standard portion sizes and cooking methods by battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating. Prepares proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. Manages inventory of food and supplies and rotates all products; assures adequate stocks are available and sufficient levels of food products are at line stations during service period. Maintains kitchen preparation areas, tools and equipment according to Arizona Department of Health restaurant regulations, County health ordinances, and City policies and procedures. Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries. Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience Guidelines High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two (2) years of experience as a kitchen or line cook or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Culinary education is preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Knowledge of:
City policies and procedures. Proper safety and sanitation practices and methods used in food preparation and storage. Principles of inventory control for commercial kitchen food and supplies.
Skill in:
Following and maintaining safety standards. Food preparation, cleaning and sanitation techniques and practices. Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Food Handler's permit/County Health Department Certificate is required within one week of hire. May be required to complete Arizona Liquor law Title 4 training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a restaurant with a commercial kitchen, with risk of burns and cuts; moderate physical demands with frequent standing, lifting, carrying, and moving up to 40 pounds of food, materials and equipment. The City of Yuma offers the following benefits:
*SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE
- Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
*WORKER'S COMP.
- Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
*UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
- Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
*SICK LEAVE
- Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. Irregular part-time employees will accrue .0333 hours of sick leave for every hour they work. The annual accrual is maxed at 40 hours of sick leave.
*HOLIDAYS - Part-time irregular or Seasonal employees who work the day of the City recognized holiday will be paid holiday pay for the amount of hours worked that day, up to eight hours. No holiday pay will be earned for days designated as "observed days". The following are City-recognized holidays:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January) President's Day (third Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day (First Monday in September) Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Day Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
*SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles. 01
By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my job application.
Yes No
02
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED? (Must be verifiable in the "Education" section of the application.)
Yes No
03
A valid Arizona Driver's License is required at the time of application, do you possess a valid Driver's License? (Must be verifiable in the "Personal Information" section of the application.)
Yes, I currently possess a valid Arizona State Driver's License. Yes, I have a current driver's license from another state and will obtain an Arizona Driver's License if hired. No, I do not currently possess a valid Driver's License.
04
Do you have one (1) years of experience as a kitchen cook or a line cook? (Must be verifiable in the "Work History" section of the application)
Yes, I have more than one year of experience. No, I have less than one year experience or none.
05
Do you currently possess OR can you obtain a food handlers card issued by the Yuma County Health Department within one week of notification of hire?
Yes No
06
Please select your age range from the following options:
15 years of age 16 to 17 years of age 18+ years of age
07
The rate of pay for this position is $17.3500 hourly. Are you agreeable to these terms?
Yes No
Required Question
$17.35 - $22.56 Hourly Location :
City of Yuma, AZ Job Type:
Irregular Part-time Job Number:
2025-00175 Department:
Parks and Recreation Division:
Yuma Civic Center-30 Opening Date:
08/14/2025 FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Summary **Open Continuous/Until Filled with a first review date of August 21, 2025** If you're looking to be part of a dedicated team that supports community events and brings people together through great food and service, the Civic Center might be the place for you!
Under close supervision, prepares and cooks menu items according to Department of Health regulations, and City policies and procedures; maintains clean and sanitary conditions in restaurant kitchen facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment; applies consistent standard portion sizes and cooking methods by battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating. Prepares proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. Manages inventory of food and supplies and rotates all products; assures adequate stocks are available and sufficient levels of food products are at line stations during service period. Maintains kitchen preparation areas, tools and equipment according to Arizona Department of Health restaurant regulations, County health ordinances, and City policies and procedures. Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries. Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience Guidelines High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two (2) years of experience as a kitchen or line cook or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Culinary education is preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Knowledge of:
City policies and procedures. Proper safety and sanitation practices and methods used in food preparation and storage. Principles of inventory control for commercial kitchen food and supplies.
Skill in:
Following and maintaining safety standards. Food preparation, cleaning and sanitation techniques and practices. Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Food Handler's permit/County Health Department Certificate is required within one week of hire. May be required to complete Arizona Liquor law Title 4 training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a restaurant with a commercial kitchen, with risk of burns and cuts; moderate physical demands with frequent standing, lifting, carrying, and moving up to 40 pounds of food, materials and equipment. The City of Yuma offers the following benefits:
*SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE
- Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
*WORKER'S COMP.
- Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
*UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
- Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
*SICK LEAVE
- Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. Irregular part-time employees will accrue .0333 hours of sick leave for every hour they work. The annual accrual is maxed at 40 hours of sick leave.
*HOLIDAYS - Part-time irregular or Seasonal employees who work the day of the City recognized holiday will be paid holiday pay for the amount of hours worked that day, up to eight hours. No holiday pay will be earned for days designated as "observed days". The following are City-recognized holidays:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January) President's Day (third Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day (First Monday in September) Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Day Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
*SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles. 01
By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my job application.
Yes No
02
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED? (Must be verifiable in the "Education" section of the application.)
Yes No
03
A valid Arizona Driver's License is required at the time of application, do you possess a valid Driver's License? (Must be verifiable in the "Personal Information" section of the application.)
Yes, I currently possess a valid Arizona State Driver's License. Yes, I have a current driver's license from another state and will obtain an Arizona Driver's License if hired. No, I do not currently possess a valid Driver's License.
04
Do you have one (1) years of experience as a kitchen cook or a line cook? (Must be verifiable in the "Work History" section of the application)
Yes, I have more than one year of experience. No, I have less than one year experience or none.
05
Do you currently possess OR can you obtain a food handlers card issued by the Yuma County Health Department within one week of notification of hire?
Yes No
06
Please select your age range from the following options:
15 years of age 16 to 17 years of age 18+ years of age
07
The rate of pay for this position is $17.3500 hourly. Are you agreeable to these terms?
Yes No
Required Question