Food Service Attendant, Flex Full Time

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is seeking a Flex Full Time Food Service Attendant to support the Dietary and Cafeteria Department. This role involves working varied shifts with rotating weekends/holidays and at least 28 hours weekly, with potential to flex to 40 hours based on need.

Shifts include early mornings and daytime hours. Responsibilities include assembling meals, maintaining safety and sanitation, delivering meals to residents, and ensuring accurate patient meal service.

Qualifications

• Food safety procedures and handling
• Excellent customer service skills
• Availability for varied shifts including weekends/holidays

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble meals for service with attention to nutrition and presentation
• Secure necessary equipment and utensils before meal service
• Maintain food safety standards per health department guidelines
• Stock bulk supplies and manage inventories as required
• Serve patient meals using the approved department script and verify patient identity
• Deliver meals to residents' rooms and assist with tray setup
• Set tables for meals according to guidelines
• Sanitize tables, chairs and work surfaces after service
• Practice proper hand hygiene and infection control at all times

Skills

Food service

Customer 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 and at least 28 hours each week with the ability to flex up to 40 hours based on need. Shift times include: Monday-Friday between 4:30am-7:45pm, Weekends/holidays between 5am-7:30pm

Preferred candidates will be available for all shift times and will have strong work history in food/customer service.

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.