Hospital Food Service & Patient Meal Attendant

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant is seeking a Food Service Attendant to support on-site meal preparation and service at 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA. You will assemble and serve meals, stock supplies, and ensure patient meals meet diet orders and safety standards.

The role requires adherence to food safety rules and proper handling techniques, with focus on customer service and teamwork in a hospital setting. Evening, night, or weekend shifts may apply, with on-site work and departmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• Work permit required if under 18 years old.
• Act 34 clearance required.

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.
• and health department guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Education

Act 34 clearance

Job description

UPMC Passavant is seeking a Food Service Attendant to support on-site meal preparation and service at 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA. You will assemble and serve meals, stock supplies, and ensure patient meals meet diet orders and safety standards.

The role requires adherence to food safety rules and proper handling techniques, with focus on customer service and teamwork in a hospital setting. Evening, night, or weekend shifts may apply, with on-site work and departmental collaboration.