Part-Time Patient Meal Service Attendant

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 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.