Deli Worker/Cook

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Food Service Attendant for full-time Evening/Night shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation in Altoona, PA. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality foods, cashier duties, and maintaining sanitation per policy.

Responsibilities include monitoring meal service, preparing recipes per production sheets, using and cleaning equipment safely, and ensuring proper food safety and storage. High school diploma or GED required; prior cashier experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to accurately count and perform basic mathematical functions.
• Excellent customer skills required.
• Ability to use the Point of Sale (POS) system required.
• Previous cashier experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food volumes throughout service to ensure volume needs are met.
• Prepare both hot and cold food items, Grab and Go items, and assembly components.
• Operate and clean equipment safely as per guidelines.
• Chill, store, and record prepared and leftover foods per regulations.
• Maintain sanitation and safety in the work area.
• Operate cash register and follow cash handling procedures.
• Provide courteous customer service; support team lead as needed.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Basic math skills

Cashier experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Full-time, Evening/Night Shift, Every Other Weekend And Holiday Rotation.

AFSCME - Union

Posted: July 6, 2026

Reposted: August 21, 2026

Purpose

Responsible for the preparation and service of high-quality foods that are satisfying to our guests. Observes safe food handling procedures and maintains the sanitation of the work area and equipment. Performs cashiering duties, maintains the work station, and stocks supplies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food volumes throughout service to ensure volume needs are met.
• Complete in preparation requirements for all hot and cold food items, Grab and Go items, and items for assembly during meal service.
• Uses and cleans equipment in a safe manner according to manufacturer and department guidelines
• Chill, store, and record all prepared and leftover food in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Follows all policies and procedures
• Performs sanitation for assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Operates cash register and follows cash handling procedures and policies
• Maintains food safety and quality
• Provides a courteous and helpful customer service attitude.
• Assumes role of Team Lead as needed
• Operates all machinery, including coffee machines
• Produces, assembles, and serves all recipes according to standardized recipes and production sheet volume requirement
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to accurately count and perform basic mathematical functions is required.
• Excellent customer skills are required.
• Ability to use the Point of Service system required.
• Previous cashier experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran