Food Service Attendant (UPMC Shadyside, part-time)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker responsible for assembling, preparing, and serving nutritionally appropriate meals. The role emphasizes excellent customer service and adherence to food safety standards. Join a team committed to providing quality dining experiences for patients and guests.

Qualifications

• Practices appropriate food handling techniques and food safety procedures.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills consistently.

Responsibilities

• Ensures necessary food and service equipment are secured for meal service.
• Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders and patient requirements.
• Maintains food safety and quality as mandated by health departments.

Skills

Customer Service

Job description

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 the job. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills consistently.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensures necessary food and service equipment/utensils are secured for the assigned area prior to meal service.
2. Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment.
3. Performs additional responsibilities based on Facility/Department requirements, such as inventorying and stocking bulk supplies following established procedures and timeframes.
4. Serves patient meals using the designated department script, including proper patient identification.
5. Sets tables for meals according to Food Service Guidelines Manual.
6. Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient/guest requirements.
7. Maintains food safety and quality as mandated by relevant health departments.
8. Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures consistently when interacting with customers.
9. Performs sanitation of the assigned work area following departmental procedures and health guidelines.