Food Service Attendant

UPMC Mercy Health Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is seeking a Flex Full Time Food Service Attendant to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department. The role involves assembling, preparing and serving nutritionally balanced meals with emphasis on safety and customer service.

The position offers varied shifts with rotating weekends and holidays, within hospital food service hours. You will ensure proper hygiene, sanitation and timely meal delivery to residents and guests.

Qualifications

• Food service experience preferred.
• Ability to follow dietary orders and special requests.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and serve meals according to diet orders and menus.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation per health guidelines.
• Prepare meals using approved procedures and equipment.
• Serve patient meals and assist with tray delivery as needed.
• Ensure utensils and service equipment are stocked and ready.
• Adhere to infection control and hygiene practices during service.

Job description

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Flex Full Time Food Service Attendant to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department! This position will work varied shifts with rotating weekends/holidays. The department operates from Monday-Friday 4:30am-7:34pm and on weekends/holidays from 5am-7:30pm. Shifts will fall between these hours and will rotate. 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.