Nutrition Assistant

One Senior Care; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO & vacation time

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability

Job summary

One Senior Care is seeking a dedicated Nutrition Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals for participants, following dietary needs and safety standards. You will join a calm, team-focused kitchen supporting seniors with warmth and care.

The role offers a first shift, full-time schedule with benefits and hands-on training. Prior food service experience and ServeSafe certification are a plus and training is provided if needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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 training is provided.
• ServeSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire — we’ll provide the training!)

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.

Skills

Friendliness

Patience

Compassion

Teamwork

ServeSafe Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.