Indian Center Aide

City of Farmington Hills; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 14,490 - 20,638; Part time

Job summary

The City of Farmington Hills is hiring an Indian Center Aide to work part-time at the Farmington Indian Center. This role involves customer service, serving meals, and supporting other functions within the department.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, Food Handler Certification, and at least one year of experience in food service. The position pays $12.75 per hour with variable hours and days worked.

Qualifications

• Pre‑employment testing, physical, and/or drug/alcohol test required.
• At least one year of experience as wait staff.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work part‑time under supervision of the FIC Director.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the public.
• Serve meals and maintain food service etiquette.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Ability to work harmoniously and courteously

Knowledge of modern food service operations

Speak and understand the Navajo language

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

ANSI certificated Food Handler Certification

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Motor vehicle

Computer

Job description

Job Position

Job Position #84: Indian Center Aide

Department: Cultural Affairs

Work Location: Farmington Indian Center

Type of Position: Temporary, Part-time

Hiring Wage: $12.75 per hour

Number of Vacancies: 1

Days Worked: Varies

Hours Worked: Varies

Responsibilities

• Works part‑time under the supervision of the Farmington Indian Center (FIC) Director, unless otherwise instructed.
• Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
• Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Knowledge and ability to assist in preparing Navajo cultural food.
• Serves meals to patrons according to established rules of etiquette, working in a formal setting.
• Writes order on check, relays order to kitchen, and serves courses from kitchen counter.
• Receives full trays from kitchen, services salad bars, and serves drinks.
• Observes diners to respond to any additional requests and to determine when meal has been completed.
• Ladles soup, tosses salads, portions pies and desserts, brews coffee, and performs other services.
• Clears and resets counters or tables at conclusion of each course or end of day.
• Decorates dining area in accordance with special days, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.
• Applies aprons, hair nets, caps or chef hats, as required for all food service workers.
• Sweeps, mops, or vacuums dining room floor/carpet daily.
• Keeps food and temperature logs up to date and other daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Participates in emergency drills, environmental safety activities, and documents safety protocol.
• Assists with events and programs as needed throughout Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA).
• Wears close‑toed shoes and appropriate clothing.
• Operates cash register and prepares deposits with peripheral electronic processing equipment.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
• Unless assigned by the Director, Indian Center Aide is not permitted to cook meals.

Non‑essential Duties

• Works other related FIC activities within the Farmington Indian Center as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned, such as after‑hours work or work on weekends.

Qualifications

• City of Farmington’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program applies: pre‑employment testing, post‑accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow‑up testing.
• A pre‑employment physical and/or drug/alcohol test is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• ANSI certificated Food Handler Certification preferred; may be obtained through City classes within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work harmoniously and courteously.
• At least one (1) year of experience as wait staff.
• Knowledge of modern food service operations.
• Ability to speak and understand the Navajo Language preferred but not required.
• Customer Service Skills Required.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Kitchen appliances, utensils, freezer, and other food service equipment.
• Washer/dryer, microwave oven, broom, mop.
• Motor vehicle, telephone, computer, fax machine, copy machine, and calculator.

Other Requirements

Indian Center Aide shall read and understand the general food service provisions, procedures, and requirements set by the New Mexico Environment Department for Food Service and Processor Regulations.

Physical Demands

The employee is required to sit, talk, and hear while occasionally sitting; continuously walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level is moderately loud in the restaurant.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.