What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Attendant position at UPMC?
UPMC Chautauqua is hiring a Food Service Attendant to join the team!
Schedule: This position is flexible full-time with a variable schedule. Working 4–5 days per week, including weekend shifts. Scheduled hours may fall anytime between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Two years of experience in food preparation highly preferred.
Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and 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.