Nutrition Assistant

LIFE-NWPA; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

3 weeks PTO + 1 day per year

Life and AD&D Insurance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability Insurance

Group Life Insurance for Employee/Sp/ 

Tuition Reimbursement & Paid Training

Retirement Plan with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

One Senior Care seeks a Nutrition Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals with warmth and care. You’ll follow diet cards, ensure safe handling, and help maintain a clean kitchen in a team-oriented, patient-focused environment.

This full-time role offers a supportive, compassionate workplace with opportunities for growth, benefits, and training within the LIFE-NWPA family of organizations.

Qualifications

• Friendliness and compassion in interactions with participants.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to safety and quality in meal service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch based on menus and dietary needs.
• Follow diet cards to ensure proper portions and safe handling.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and service areas.
• Record deliveries and temperatures; rotate stock to ensure freshness.
• Assist with inventory and grocery orders; support events and celebrations.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Patience

Compassionate

Team player

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Do you enjoy connecting with others and making them feel cared for through your work?
Are you someone who thrives in a steady, friendly, and team-focused environment?

If so, you may be the perfect fit for our One Senior Care family of businesses — including LIFE-NWPA, Mountain View PACE, and Buckeye PACE.

Job Summary:

As a Nutrition Assistant, you’ll bring warmth, patience, and care to every interaction. You’ll help prepare and serve nutritious meals to participants, ensuring every dish is made and delivered with consistency, safety, and heart.

This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, kind, and enjoys meaningful work that supports others. You’ll be part of a collaborative team in a calm, people-centered environment where connection, teamwork, and compassion come first.

Schedule:

Standard operating hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday-Friday. Specific work hours will be established through discussions with your supervisor.

Hourly Wage:

$14.00 /hr. to start - $15.00 after 90 days

Schedule:

First shift, full-time hours. Specific work hours will be established in consultation with your supervisor.

• 9 Paid Holidays
• PTO starting at 3 weeks + 1 day per year (accrued from date of hire for full-time employees)
• Free Life and AD&D Insurance Plan
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Employee, Spouses, and Dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement and Paid Training Opportunities
• Retirement Plan with company annual match
• Mileage Reimbursement at annual IRS rate as applicable

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch based on participant menus and dietary needs.
• Follow participant diet cards to ensure proper portions and safe food handling.
• Set up and dismantle the Café service area for meals and special events.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen and food service areas.
• Receive and record daily food deliveries and temperatures.
• Rotate and label food supplies to maintain freshness and safety.
• Complete monthly inventory and assist with grocery orders.
• Maintain participant menus and update diet cards as needed.
• Record temperatures for refrigerators, freezers, and salad bars.
• Wash, dry, and store all utensils and meal preparation equipment.
• Collect and dispose of refuse safely and properly.
• Support special meal events and celebrations as part of the team.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives to maintain compliance and excellence.
• Build positive relationships with participants through friendly, caring service.

Everyone’s journey is unique. Even if you haven’t done it all, your dedication to learning and helping others is what counts. With our training, mentorship, and career development programs, we’ll help you grow and succeed.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Friendly, patient, and compassionate with a genuine interest in others.
• Brings steadiness, care, and consistency to every situation.
• Enjoys connecting with people and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
• Team-oriented and collaborative; values cooperation and shared success.
• Able to follow established routines while using good judgment in daily tasks.
• ServeSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire — we’ll provide the training!)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of experience preparing or serving food, preferably with individuals who have unique dietary needs
• Experience working with the frail or elderly population is a plus — but not required. We’ll provide hands-on training and mentoring to help you grow!

Requirements:

Successful completion of background check, physical, drug screening, TB Screening.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods throughout the workday
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to safely access and work in kitchen and food service areas

Join Us!

At One Senior Care, you’ll be part of a compassionate team that makes a tangible difference in seniors’ lives — working together to keep participants safe, healthy, connected, and at home.

One Senior Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, health and safety screenings, and any clearances required for healthcare programs.