Patient Dining Host - Part-Time (Weekend/Holiday Shifts)

UPMC; Colonial Park (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC is hiring a part-time Food Service Host to support patient and guest meals. The position covers 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., 20 hours per week, with weekend and holiday coverage.

You will deliver and serve nutritious meals, follow food safety procedures, and uphold patient identification protocols while maintaining friendly, responsive service in a healthcare setting. This role emphasizes hygiene, proper tray assembly, and timely service to help ensure guest satisfaction and smooth daily

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and pleasant demeanor.
• Knowledge of basic food safety guidelines and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and health care staff.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Team communication

Job description

UPMC is hiring a part-time Food Service Host to support patient and guest meals. The position covers 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., 20 hours per week, with weekend and holiday coverage.

You will deliver and serve nutritious meals, follow food safety procedures, and uphold patient identification protocols while maintaining friendly, responsive service in a healthcare setting. This role emphasizes hygiene, proper tray assembly, and timely service to help ensure guest satisfaction and smooth daily