Thanksgiving Dinners

I have 3 Thanksgiving referrals to share with you, and like last time if you know of any other Thanksgiving or holiday meals you’re welcome to share them with me, just leave me a voice mail at 602.903.4700 or email me at jmendez@cir.org

As always the Wyndham Hotel in downtown Phoenix will be serving Thanksgiving dinner from 11am to 1pm on Thursday November 24th Thanksgiving day. They are located at 50 E. Adams between Central and 1st Ave.

For the East Valley the Chandler Community Center will be serving Thanksgiving dinner from 10;30am to 1pm on Thursday November 24th Thanksgiving day. They are located at 125 E Commonwealth. For those taking the Bus you’re looking for Route 156.

As of right now I only have a phone number as a referral to Thanksgiving dinners on the West Valley. Please call the Agua Fria Food Bank at 623.932.9135 for questions about their holiday meals.

If you would like a Thanksgiving Food box you can visit the Arizona State Fair Grounds Tuesday the 22nd from 7am to 6pm. They are located at 1826 W. McDowell Rd just east of 19th Ave. If you are taking the bus look for Routes 17 or 19. Please bring an id to pick up a Thanksgiving food box

Job Opening: Cashier

Danny’s Family Car Wash & Convenient Store is now hiring Cashiers for full time and part time positions with pay starting at $8/hr.

Duties may include, but are not limited to sales support, stocking shelves, customer service, and inventory assistance. Responsible, reliable, and dependable work habits mandatory.



Key Responsibilities: 
Providing customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquires.
* Monitor customer activity on the sales floor.
* Stock retail products as needed.
* Keep your work area clean and assist in maintaining visual displays.



Requirements


* Must be available nights and weekends (Convenient Store Only)
* Must be able to stand for an extended period of time



Education:
* REQUIRED - High School diploma or equivalent required.



Point of Contact:
* Fax Resume to 480-348-9110 or email kathy@dannysfamily.com

Job Posting: Cafeteria Worker

Kelly’s Services is an employment agency who is hiring Cafeteria Workers for an employer located at the corner of 28th St. and Roosevelt in Phoenix. These are temp positions with the possibility of being hired on for long term. They are offering $8-9/hr for the position.



JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Food Services this position will aid in the preparation and service of patient meals, including food and tray preparation, food delivery, general sanitation, washing of dishes, pots and pans.

This position requires knowledge of food sanitation, portion control, and customer service and is responsible for day-to-day operations and workload in order to meet the department’s expectations and goals.



Please submit resumes to: cruzann@kellyservices.com
Kelly Services
3030 N 3rd St
Phoenix AZ 85012
(602) 264-0717

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer a High school diploma or GED certificate.
• (1) year experience as a food service worker.
• Food Handlers Card required.

Job Opening: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is hiring for a General Maintenance Helper. The Airport is located at 5835 S Sossaman Rd Mesa, AZ 85212. They are offering $10/hr and the position closes Nov 14th.

Jobing Description

You would be expected to perform electrical, painting, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC jobs involving basic maintenance and repair of buildings. Performs basic grounds maintenance tasks to maintain grounds in clean and orderly manner. Provides security escorts.

Skills / Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED. Knowledge of maintenance trades, basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical and carpentry, and a basic mechanical aptitude. 
• Clear a security background check. 
• Possess a valid Arizona Driver's License by date of hire

To Apply

You need to have a resume and either download or request an Application Packet by visiting www.phxmesagateway.org or call 480-988-7626. 

Job Opening: Napa Auto Parts

Napa Auto Parts is hiring positions at many of their locations. They are hiring for full and part time openings with pay ranging from $10.95 to $12/hour. If hired you would be assisting customers with their auto parts questions and needs (either in-person or via telephone). You would also be operating a cash register, computer and paper cataloging systems and processing daily paperwork and forms.

They are looking for people who have

• Prior automotive background or knowledge, ASE (P2) Parts Certification is a definite plus,
• Exceptional customer service and communications skills (both written and verbal),
• Availabilty to work on weekends is favored,
• Valid driver‚s license and/or reliable transportation is a MUST!
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Both a pre-employment drug screen and background check are required for all applicants for this position.

You must make an account and apply online at http://bit.ly/sjIMP2 

Buckeye Project Connect!

This month's Project Connect Event will happen Tuesday the 15th in the City of Buckeye at the First Southern Baptist Church of Buckeye at the southwest corner of Eason St and 3rd St at 405 N. 3rd St., Buckeye 85326. The event starts at 7am and goes til 430pm.


For those of you who have not been to a Project Connect Event they offer instant access to the resources people in our community need to start the journey back to health, financial stability and housing. This includes access to goods - like food and clothing - and services such as counseling and job placement.

Come early for free breakfast and lunch. You can also receive clothing, toiletry packs and bus passes. 

See you Tuesday the 15th!

Job Opening: First Credit Union

First Credit Union is currently seeking full time Member Service Representatives for their inbound phone center located at 1232 E. Baseline Rd. 85283 between Rural Rd and McClinktock Rd. Look for Bus route 77 Baseline, if you're taking the bus.

As a Member Service Representative in their Phone Center, you will assist members by giving information about credit union products and services such as loans, opening new accounts, following up with members about the status of their accounts, resolving any issues that members may have, account inquires and other transactions while maintaining our high standards of member service. 

Prior customer service experience and a positive attitude are essential.



They are offering $10-13/hr depending on experience. They are also offering

• Paid sick, personal and vacation time
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid training program
• Medical/Dental Insurance (F/T)
• 401K plan
• Great shifts

To apply
You can apply online at http://firstcu.coop/ or print out the application and fax it to 480.756.4681.

Job Openings: Aloft Phoenix Airport Hotel

The Aloft Hotel located at 4450 E Washington Phoenix, AZ 85034 is currently hiring to fill 3 different positions. The first is an General Maintenance Engineer, a Front Desk Attendant, and a part time Bartender. The hotel is located just off the 44th st stop on the Rail.

Description

General Maintenance Engineer's job is to maintain the guestrooms, public space and back of the house areas by performing various tasks related to stuff like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and dry wall repairs.  

Qualifications

• Must be able to work night and weekend shifts 
• This position requires lifting heavy objects (25 + lbs.).

Education & Experience

• High school or equivalent education required
• Experience in the hotel or apartment maintenance industry a plus, but not required. Willing to train the right person.

Description 

The Front Desk Attendant would be responsible for checking guests in and out of the hotel. The part time Bartender would be just that, a part time bartender. 

You must apply on Jobbing.com or you can visit the hotel for applications. Their phone number is 602.275.6300

Movie in the Park

City of Phoenix Councilman Michael Nowakowski will be hosting a movie night in the West Phoenix Kuban Park this Saturday November 5th starting at sundown, around 5:30pm. 

The movie being screened is Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon

Kuban Park is located at 3275 W. Sherman St, north of Buckeye Rd and west of 31st Ave. It isn't really easy to enter from Buckeye because of the neighborhoods and school in the area. If I was taking the Buckeye bus I'd get off at 35th Ave walk up to Sherman (less than half a block) and then walk east to the park, this is also where the parking lot is located. 

The weather for Saturday night will be a low of 49*. Bring blankets, jackets, chairs and snacks. 

Job Opening - Receptionist 

Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix is hiring for a full time receptionist at $12-14/hr. Position to open October 17th, They will be accepting resumes until October 9th. Send cover letter and resume to josie@nhsphoenix.org visit www.nhsphoenix.org for more information. Their office is located at 1405 E McDowell Rd Suite 100 85006 their phone number is 602.258.1659.

Duties Include
Answering phones
Contacting clients with appointment reminders
Data Entry
Handling mail
and checking office supplies

Skills and Requirements 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must maintain client confidentiality
High School or GED
Some customer service experience
Must be ok with drug screening and background check