Patient Meal Service Attendant – Nutritious, Safe Meals

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant is seeking a Food Service Attendant to assemble, prepare, and serve nutritionally appropriate meals with attention to patient needs and safety protocols. You will ensure utensils and equipment are ready, follow department procedures, and assist with inventory and sanitation as required.

The role includes serving patient trays, adhering to diet orders, and delivering meals within a hospital setting.

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.
• 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.

Job description

UPMC Passavant is seeking a Food Service Attendant to assemble, prepare, and serve nutritionally appropriate meals with attention to patient needs and safety protocols. You will ensure utensils and equipment are ready, follow department procedures, and assist with inventory and sanitation as required.

The role includes serving patient trays, adhering to diet orders, and delivering meals within a hospital setting.