Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance

Job Description

Western PA School for Blind Children (WPSBC), located in Oakland, has been dedicated since 1887 to providing a unique and empowering educational experience for students with visual impairments. Serving approximately 200 students aged 3 to 22, WPSBC is structured into three main age groups: primary, middle, and secondary, ensuring tailored educational programming that supports the developmental stages and individualized needs of every student. With a deeply rooted commitment to enhancing the growth and life quality of its students, the school offers an environment that nurtures both academic and personal development, striving to help each student realize their full potential. This historical institution stands as a beacon for innovation, inclusivity, and community involvement in education for the visually impaired.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Dietary Assistant to join the WPSBC Dietary Team. This role is integral to supporting the nutritional needs and overall wellbeing of our school community, including both students and staff. The Dietary Assistant will be scheduled to work Sunday through Thursday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, contributing to a vital service that ensures healthy and enjoyable meals and snacks are provided consistently. The position involves a variety of duties ranging from dishwashing and cleaning, to customer service in the staff dining room, and preparation of snacks specifically tailored for the students. Additionally, the role requires handling cash transactions responsibly and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and dining environment to meet health and safety standards. This opportunity offers a fulfilling career path within an educational setting focused on compassionate care and community impact, ideal for individuals passionate about support roles within specialized education environments. Whether you bring prior experience or are looking to develop skills in dietary assistance, joining Western PA School for Blind Children means becoming part of a team that values dedication, respect, and personal growth in serving an exceptional student body.

Job Requirements

  • Must be comfortable with lifting up to 50 pounds from the floor
  • ability to lift and carry objects such as equipment, books, stacks of reports, etc, generally items weighing 20 pounds or less
  • frequent reaching, bending, twisting, crouching, stooping, kneeling, crawling, sitting, and walking including up and down stairs
  • communicate respectfully with multiple team members
  • comply with established policies and other duties
  • perform other responsibilities as assigned

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • serv safe certification (preferred not required)

Job Duties

  • To scrape and wash dishes and trays
  • to service students and staff with dietary needs
  • to prepare students’ snacks
  • to service customers in the staff dining room
  • to operate a cash register, count money and make change
  • to perform general cleaning and restocking

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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