Food Service Attendant

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Food Service Attendant on a casual, per diem basis with flexible shift hours. Occasional weekend and holiday coverage is required to support patient meals and dining services.

The role focuses on timely assembly and service of nutritionally appropriate meals, strict food safety practices, and delivering excellent customer service in a hospital setting.

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.
• Inventories and stocks bulk supplies, following established procedures and designated timeframes.
• Patient Service Specific Responsibility: Serves patient meal tray using the designated department script, with 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 health departments.
• Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures when interacting with customers.
• Performs sanitation for the assigned work area in accordance with procedures and health department guidelines.

Job description

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Food Service Attendant to join our team!

This position is casual, per diem with flexible shift hours. Occasional weekend and holiday coverage required.

Purpose: Responsible for the timely assembly, final preparation and service of nutritionally-appropriate and attractive meals. Practices appropriate food handling techniques and food safety procedures in all aspects of job. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills on a consistent basis.

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. Patient Service Specific Responsibility: 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.