Food Service Attendant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a dedicated food service worker responsible for assembling and serving meals. The role requires adherence to food safety protocols and excellent customer service skills. Working hours are from 4 pm to 12:30 am.

Qualifications

• Practices appropriate food handling techniques.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders.
• Maintains food safety and quality as mandated.
• Performs sanitation for the assigned work area.

Skills

Customer Service

Job description

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 the job. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills on a consistent basis.

This position will be strictly from 4 pm to 12:30 am.

Responsibilities:

1. Assures that necessary food and service equipment/utensils are secured for the assigned area prior to meal service.
2. Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment.
3. Performs the following responsibilities based on facility/department requirements: inventories and stocks bulk supplies following established procedures and designated timeframes; serves patient meal trays using the designated department script, including proper patient identification; bus tables and sanitize tables and chairs; delivers meals to residents' rooms when requested; sets tables for the following meal according to the Food Service Guidelines Manual.
4. Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient/guest specific requirements.
5. Maintains food safety and quality as mandated by the PA Department of Health, Allegheny County Health Department, or PA Department of Welfare (where applicable).
6. Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures consistently when interacting with customers.
7. Performs sanitation for the assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines.