Food Service Attendant - UPMC Somerset

UPMC; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Somerset is seeking a part-time Food Service Attendant to support our Dietary department. You will assist with assembling, preparing, and serving meals, ensuring nutritional accuracy and appealing presentation while following food safety standards.

The role involves rotating weekend and holiday shifts, day and evening hours, and requires attention to patient service and sanitation in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Prior food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Part-time role 20 hours per week.
• Adheres to proper food handling techniques and safety procedures.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service consistently.

Responsibilities

• Ensures necessary food and service equipment/utensils are secured before meal service.
• Adheres to procedures for operation of all food service equipment.
• May inventory and stock bulk supplies following established procedures and timeframes.
• Serves patient meals using the designated script, assists with bus tables, and delivers meals to residents' rooms when requested.
• Sets tables for meals according to the Food Service Guidelines Manual.
• Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders and patient/guest requirements.
• Maintains food safety and quality per relevant health department guidelines.
• Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures.
• Performs sanitation for the assigned work area according to procedures and health guidelines.
• Work permit required if under 18 years old.

Job description

UPMC Somerset is seeking a Food Service Attendant to support our Dietary department!

Our Food Service Attendants are 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 on a consistent basis.

This part-time role will work 20 hours per week, variable daylight and evening shifts, and includes rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran