Food Service Attendant

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Food Service Attendants to join our team Food and Nutrition team! We have several part time positions available that would involve tasks such as patient tray line, dishes/cleaning, dessert making, and stocking. Timely assembly, task completion, and proper food handling/safety procedures are crucial to being successful in this role, as well as excellent customer service skills!

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.

  • 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.

• Work permit required if under 18 years old.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran