Food Service Attendant at UPMC

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Shift & Schedule

Rotating shift

Full Job Description

Description

Location: Bedford Cafeteria

Schedule: Daylight hours, rotating schedule

Purpose:
The Food Service Attendant is responsible for the timely assembly, final preparation, and service of nutritionally-appropriate and attractive meals. This role is to practice appropriate food handling techniques and food safety procedures in all aspects of the job and demonstrates excellent customer service skills on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities:

• Assures the necessary food and service equipment and 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 trays 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED, OR Currently enrolled in high school program, OR1 year previous job experience required in lieu of High school diploma/GED.
• Work permit required if under 18 years old.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.