Nutrition Services Hiring Event

UPMC • Altoona, PA

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About The Position

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!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• On-the-job training.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in institutional cooking OR completion of an approved Vocational-Technical culinary program
• Must have a working knowledge of the use, care, and operation of ovens, steam kettles, and other equipment used in the work.
• Must have a working knowledge of the cooking characteristics of various cuts of meat.
• Must have a working knowledge of the names and contents of various types of dishes.
• Must have a working knowledge of seasonings required and cooking time involved.
• Must have a working knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds from the floor to the waist utilizing proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

• Previous food service experience or patient care experience preferred.
• Understanding of diet order/restrictions related to specific diets preferred.
• Previous cashier experience preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED