Food Service Attendant

Food Service Attendant

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Food Service Attendants to join our 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! Available shifts include:

6:30 am to 3:00 pm, 16 hours/week, rotating weekends and holidays

6:45 am to 3:15 pm, 16 hours/week, rotating weekends and holidays

4:00 pm to 8:30 pm, 12 hours/week, 3 out of 4 weekends per month

High school and college students with an interest in healthcare careers are encouraged to apply! Food service can be a great way to get some hospital experience while accommodating your class schedule.

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.
• 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