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Nutrition Services Hiring Event

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Job overview

UPMC invites candidates who attended the Nutrition Services Hiring Event to apply for roles such as Nutrition Services Assistant, Host Diet Clerk, Deli Worker/Cook, and Cook. Positions require a high school diploma or GED, customer service skills, basic math, computer proficiency, and for cooking roles, two years of institutional cooking experience and knowledge of food preparation techniques.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Outgoing PersonalityComputer SkillsPoint of Sale SystemBasic Mathematical FunctionsCustomer Service SkillsLift 75 PoundsCooking Techniques KnowledgeFood Preparation TechniquesOperating Ovens and Steam Kettles

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDTwo Years Institutional Cooking ExperiencePrevious Customer Service ExperiencePrevious Food Service ExperiencePrevious Patient Care ExperienceUnderstanding of Diet Order RestrictionsPrevious Cashier Experience

Full job description

Thank you for attending our Nutrition Services Hiring Event on September 29th, 2026!

Ready to take the next step?

Thank you for taking the time to visit our Nutrition Services department and learn more about our opportunities. If you are excited about what you saw, please apply today and become part of the UPMC Altoona Team!

Nutrition Services Assistant:

  • Education and Formal Training Required: High School Diploma or GED required.

  • Experience Required: On-the-job training.

Host Diet Clerk:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.

  • Previous customer service experience required.

  • Must have an outgoing personality and be able to deal with patients, visitors, and staff in a positive, courteous, tactful, and cooperative manner.

  • Ability to use current technology and computer skills required.

  • Previous food service experience or patient care experience preferred.

  • Understanding of diet order/restrictions related to specific diets preferred.

Deli Worker/Cook:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.

  • Ability to accurately count and perform basic mathematical functions is required.

  • Excellent customer service skills are required.

  • Ability to use the Point of Sale system is required.

  • Previous cashier experience preferred.

Cook:

Education and Formal Training Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience Required:

  • Must have at least 2 years of experience in institutional cooking OR completion of an approved Vocational-Technical culinary program

and must have a working knowledge of the following:

  • The use, care, and operation of ovens, steam kettles, and other equipment used in the work.

  • The cooking characteristics of various cuts of meat.

  • The names and contents of various types of dishes.

  • Seasonings required and cooking time involved.

  • Food preparation techniques.

  • Must be able to lift 75 pounds from the floor to the waist utilizing proper body mechanics.

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