Food Service Attendant

UPMC; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Western Maryland is hiring dedicated Food Service Attendants to join the Food and Nutrition team. Part-time roles involve patient tray line, dishwashing, dessert making, and stocking with emphasis on timely assembly and safety procedures.

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent customer service, adherence to food safety guidelines, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospital setting to support patient meals and overall service quality.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with focus on cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Willingness to perform food preparation and stocking tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient tray line and assembly.
• Maintains dishes, cleanliness, and stocking in the food service area.
• Delivers meals and sanitizes work areas per guidelines.
• Adheres to food safety procedures and hand hygiene.
• Supports the Food and Nutrition team as required.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Detail-oriented

Job description

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Food Service Attendants to join our team Food and Nutrition team! We have several part time positions available that would involve tasks such as patient tray line, dishes/cleaning, dessert making, and stocking. Timely assembly, task completion, and proper food handling/safety procedures are crucial to being successful in this role, as well as excellent customer service skills!

Responsibilities

• Assures the necessary food and service equipment / utensils are secured for assigned area prior to meal service.
• Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment.
• May also perform the following job responsibilities based on Facility/Department requirements:
• Inventories and stocks bulk supplies, following established procedures and designated timeframes.
• Serves patient meal tray using the designated department script, to include proper patient identification.
• Bus tables and sanitize tables and chairs.
• Deliver meals to residents' rooms when requested.
• Set tables for the following meal according to the Food Service Guidelines Manual.
• Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus and patient / guest specific requirements.
• Maintains food safety and quality as mandated by PA Department of Health/Allegheny County Health Department/PA Department of Welfare (where applicable)
• Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers.
• Performs sanitation for assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines.
• Work permit required if under 18 years old.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran