Food Service Attendant

UPMC Mercy Health Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy Health Center in Pittsburgh is seeking a Flex Full Time Food Service Attendant to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department. The role requires working varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, with department hours from early morning to evening.

You will assemble, portion, and serve meals that meet diet orders while maintaining high standards of safety and customer service. The position emphasizes food safety, proper equipment handling, and timely service, with

Responsibilities

• Assures necessary food and service equipment/utensils are secured for meal service.
• Adheres to department procedures regarding operation of food service equipment.
• Inventories and stocks bulk supplies as required; serves patient meals per scripts; bus tables and sanitizes areas.
• Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders and patient/guest requirements.
• Maintains food safety and quality per health department guidelines.
• Performs sanitation for assigned areas following procedures.

Job description

UPMC Mercy 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.