Food Service Worker, UPMC McKeesport

UPMC; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their Dietary Department. This full-time position offers a chance to start a rewarding healthcare career with excellent benefits and growth opportunities. You will be responsible for preparing and delivering meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards are met. If you enjoy hands-on work in a collaborative environment and are committed to providing quality service, this role is perfect for you. Join a team where your contributions will make a positive impact on patient care!

Qualifications

• Ability to follow food safety guidelines and procedures.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up patient tray line and portion food according to selections.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, including equipment and surfaces.
• Assist in training new employees and manage unit par stocks.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety (HACCP)

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cash Register

Food Service Equipment

Job description

UPMC McKeesport Food Service Worker

UPMC McKeesport is currently seeking a full-time, regular Food Service Worker to work various 8-hour shifts between 6 am and 7 pm in our Dietary Department.

Are you interested in starting a healthcare career? Do you want a position with excellent benefits and growth opportunities? Do you enjoy hands-on work in a team environment? If so, this role in the Dietary and Cafeteria Department might be perfect for you.

This position includes weekend and holiday responsibilities. The pay rate is the union starting rate of $16.05/hour.

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, responsible for setting up the patient tray line, portioning food and condiments according to meal selections, cleaning up after meals, preparing and delivering nourishments, and managing unit par stocks.

Responsibilities:

1. Empties tray delivery carts and disposes of trash following procedures.
2. Assists in training new employees.
3. Performs job duties in alignment with UPMC McKeesport’s service management vision and Nutrition and Food Service standards.
4. Cleans and sanitizes work areas daily, including work surfaces, patient delivery carts, refrigerators, and equipment.
5. Completes assigned duties accurately within designated time frames.
6. Assists with washing, sanitizing, and restocking service ware and carts.
7. Places food portions on patient trays accurately, according to menu and diet requirements.
8. Operates the cash register, provides correct change, and performs daily cash drawer counts.
9. Prepares nourishments and supplements for patients as ordered.
10. Supplies units with bulk par stocks based on census.
11. Handles all food following HACCP guidelines.
12. Prepares for meal service by securing necessary food items and equipment.
13. Cleans, sanitizes, and restocks stations after meals for the next service period.
14. Retrieves and organizes clean service ware and carts for operation.
15. Ensures dishes and bases are at proper service temperatures.
16. Sweeps and mops floors as needed following procedures.
17. Provides supplies to other areas as assigned.