Food Service Attendant

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC East is hiring a Full Time Food Service Attendant to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department. The role covers timely assembly, final preparation and service of nutritionally-appropriate meals, while practicing proper food handling techniques and food safety procedures to ensure quality and patient satisfaction.

This position will work varied shifts with rotating weekends/holidays; preferred candidates will be available for all shifts and have prior food or customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or customer service preferred.
• Ability to work varied shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, prepare and serve meals in a timely manner.
• Secure necessary food and service equipment before meal service.
• Stock bulk supplies and inventory as required.
• Serve patient trays according to diet orders and scripts.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene per health guidelines.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Flexible shifts

Job description

UPMC East is hiring a Full Time Food Service Attendant to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department!

This position will work varied shifts with rotating weekends/holidays.

Preferred candidates will be available for all shifts and have previous food/customer service experience.

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.