Food Service Attendant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Casual per diem

Flexible shifts

Weekend/holiday coverage

Job summary

UPMC Hamot is seeking a Food Service Attendant to join our team in Erie. This casual, per diem role offers flexible shift hours with occasional weekend and holiday coverage.

You will assist with assembling, final preparation and service of meals, while adhering to diet orders and patient needs. The position emphasizes food safety and excellent customer service, with responsibilities including stocking supplies, sanitizing areas, and delivering meals to patient rooms as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle foods safely per health guidelines.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and serve meals according to diet orders and patient/guest requirements.
• Maintain food safety and quality per health department guidelines.
• Assist with stocking, sanitation and setup of dining areas.
• Deliver meals to residents' rooms when requested and assist in table setup.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

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.

Work permit required if under 18 years old.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran