What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Attendant, Flex Full Time position at UPMC?
UPMC East is hiring a Flex Full Time Food Service Attendant to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department!
This position will work varied shifts with rotating weekends/holidays. Shift times are: 6am-2:30pm, 8am-4:30pm, 8:30am-5:00pm, 10:45am-7:15pm.
Preferred candidates will be available for all shifts and will have previous food service or customer service experience.
Purpose:
Responsible for the timely assembly, final preparation and service of nutritionally-appropriate and attractive meals. Practices appropriate food handling techniques and food safety procedures in all aspects of job. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills on a consistent basis.
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.
- 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.