What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Attendant (UPMC Shadyside) position at UPMC?
Our team at UPMC Shadyside Hospital is growing and we have a variety of opportunities available for Food Service Attendants. If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!
UPMC Shadyside Hospital is looking to hire full-time, flex full-time, part-time, and casual Food Service Attendants to support its patient services department. This position will work holidays and weekends. Candidate must be able to work between the hours of 5:00am to 8:30pm. Candidates must have open availability.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment.
- Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers.
- Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus and patient / guest specific requirements.
- Assures the necessary food and service equipment / utensils are secured for assigned area prior to meal service.
- Inventories and stocks bulk supplies, following established procedures and designated time frames.
- Maintains food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service.
- Patient Service Specific Responsibility: Serves patient meal tray using the designated department script, to include proper patient identification.
- Performs sanitation for assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines.