Food Service Attendant - UPMC Muncy - Casual

UPMC; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Muncy seeks a casual (per diem) staff member to assemble, prepare, and serve meals in a timely and appealing manner. The position emphasizes proper food handling, safety procedures, and excellent customer service, with flexible hours including every other weekend and holidays.

Responsibilities include ensuring equipment readiness, adhering to department procedures, serving patient trays per diet orders, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the dining areas.

Qualifications

• Adhere to department procedures for food service equipment and safety guidelines.
• Provide consistent, courteous patient/customer service in a hospital setting.
• Follow infection control and hand hygiene procedures and department policies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and serve meals according to diets and patient needs.
• Prepare and maintain tables and dining areas; sanitize as required.
• Deliver meals to residents' rooms when requested and assist with clean-up.
• Assist with stock and inventory as required by department.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards per health department guidelines.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Food handling

Teamwork

Job description

UPMC Muncy is hiring a casual (per diem) staff member who would be responsible for the timely assembly, final preparation and service of nutritionally appropriate and attractive meals. Work hours are flexible and include every other weekend and holiday. We are looking for someone who practices appropriate food handling techniques and food safety procedures in all aspects of job and demonstrates excellent customer service skills on a consistent basis. If you are interested in a great work environment and providing a rewarding service to others, this may be the place for you!

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:

• Act 34
• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran