Nutrition Services Aide Jobs in Pennsylvania

A Nutrition Services Aide plays an essential role in the nutrition industry by providing support in aspects of dietary planning and food service management. They are mainly responsible for preparing and serving meals, maintaining dietary records, providing patient education on nutritional requirements, and maintaining sanitation standards in food preparation areas. They are also involved in coordinating dietary needs with doctors and dietitians, ensuring that patients or clients receive appropriate meals based on their health conditions or dietary restrictions. These professionals work in various settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other institutions that provide food services.

To be a Nutrition Services Aide, one needs to have a high school diploma or equivalent, and some positions may require a certification in food handling or nutrition services. They should have excellent organizational and multitasking skills, knowledge of dietary practices, and proficiency in using kitchen equipment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also crucial as they often interact with patients, clients, and healthcare providers. Prior to becoming a Nutrition Services Aide, a person may have roles as a kitchen assistant, food service worker, or dietary aide, which would provide them with necessary experience in food handling and preparation, basic nutrition, and dietary services.

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Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Hazleton, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Hazleton, PA
  • 3 days ago

Role: Food Service Worker Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing and serving meals for residents...

Nutrition Services Aide

  • Corry, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Corry, PA
  • 7 hours ago

As a Nutrition Services Aide, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as crafting meals for employees, visitors and special functions...

Food Service Worker (On Call)

  • Allentown, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 8 hours ago

Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service. Resolves customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor....

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Part Time)

  • Easton, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Easton, PA
  • 8 hours ago

Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service. Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner....

Food Service Worker

  • Erie, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Erie, PA
  • 16 hours ago

Schedule: Part time Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Location: Erie, PA Address: 5028 West Ridge Road Pay: $15.50 / hour...

Food Service Worker 1 - Danville State Hospital

  • Danville, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Danville, PA
  • 16 hours ago

THE POSITION Do you have excellent customer service skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you ready to work with food and people? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Danville...

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Nutrition Service Aide (Per-Diem)

  • Chester, PA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chester, PA
  • 18 hours ago

As a Nutrition Service Aide you will perform a variety of routine duties in the Nutrition Service Department including receiving and storing goods, prepare foods for service; serving food, performing...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time)

  • Horsham, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Horsham, PA
  • 1 day ago

Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service. Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner....

Food Service Worker 1 - Danville State Hospital

  • Montour, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Montour, PA
  • 1 day ago

Do you have excellent customer service skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you ready to work with food and people? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Danville State Hospital is...

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Employee will move among all schools within district to cover staff outages Prepares and serves food according to menus and in correct portion...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Curwensville, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Curwensville, PA
  • 3 days ago

Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service. Resolves customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor....

Nutrition Services Aide, Full Time

  • Fountain Hill, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fountain Hill, PA
  • 4 days ago

Refer patients with complex food and nutrition problems as well as low PO intake to the manager or dietitian....

Nutrition Service Aide

  • Altoona, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 4 days ago

As a Nutrition Services Aide, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as crafting meals for employees, visitors and special functions...

Food Service Worker

  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 6 days ago

They require a broad knowledge of service operations, such as food and beverage preparation, modified diets, computer proficiency, dishwashing, dry and refrigerated storage, and safety and sanitation...

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Warminster, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Warminster, PA
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Christ's Home - 1 Shepherds Way, Warminster, PA 18974. Note: online applications accepted...

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Salary for Nutrition Services Aide Jobs in Pennsylvania

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNutrition research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Nutrition Services Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Nutrition Services Aides in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.4%
High School or GED
17.8%
Master's Degree
15.3%
Associate's Degree
8.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nutrition Services Aides in Pennsylvania
1-2 years
40.0%
Less than 1 year
30.0%
2-4 years
23.3%
4-6 years
6.7%



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