Food Service Host-UPMC Harrisburg

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Harrisburg is hiring a Food Service Host for the patient kitchen. This role works 7am-3:30pm, including weekends and holidays, to support patient meals and maintain service standards.

You will deliver and serve nutritionally appropriate meals, ensure correct patient identification, and follow food safety procedures and department guidelines.

You will communicate patient needs to the health care team, assist with menu distribution, and help maintain a welcoming, sanitary dining environment.

Job description

We are hiring a Food Service Host for the patient kitchen at UPMC Harrisburg! This position will work 7am-3:30pm including weekends and Holidays.

Responsible for ensuring guest satisfaction with food service utilizing customer service skills. Delivers and serves nutritionally appropriate and attractive meals in a timely manner. Practices appropriate food handling techniques and food safety procedures in all aspects of job.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers.
• Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment.
• Communicates customer complaints and concerns effectively with other health care team members.
• Performs sanitation for assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines.
• Serves patient meal tray using the designated department script, to include proper patient identification.
• Distributes and collects menus from patients; obtains selected menus from patients according to departmental procedures.
• Displays customer service skills when responding to meal service requests, resulting in a satisfied customer.
• Serves meals within established timeframes, adhering to departmental standards for appearance, food quality, and temperature control.