Food Service Attendant-UPMC Harrisburg

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Harrisburg is hiring a full-time Food Service Attendant responsible for the timely assembly, preparation and service of nutritionally appropriate meals. Shifts run 5am–8pm with rotating holidays and weekends. You will follow food safety practices and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include securing equipment, stocking supplies, serving patient trays, delivering meals, and sanitizing work areas in line with health department guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, preferably in healthcare or hospital setting.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Familiarity with PA food safety guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Secure necessary food and service equipment before meal service.
• Operate food service equipment according to department procedures.
• Inventory and stock bulk supplies as required by facility.
• Serve patient meals with proper patient identification.
• Bus tables and sanitize tables and chairs.
• Deliver meals to residents' rooms when requested.
• Set tables for meals according to guidelines.
• Assemble and serve meals according to diet orders and menus.
• Maintain food safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Communication

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Food Service Attendant at UPMC Harrisburg! The candidate needs to be available between 5am-8pm (8 hour work shifts) including rotating Holidays and weekends!

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.

Work permit required if under 18 years old.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran