About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Food Service Attendant at UPMC Harrisburg. The role is responsible for timely assembly, final preparation, and service of nutritionally appropriate and attractive meals. The attendant uses proper food-handling techniques and food-safety procedures and consistently demonstrates excellent customer service. Candidates must be available to work eight-hour shifts scheduled between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m., including rotating weekends and holidays. A work permit is required for employees under 18.

Requirements

  • Availability for eight-hour shifts scheduled between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m.
  • Availability to work rotating weekends and holidays.
  • A work permit is required if under 18 years old.

Responsibilities

  • Secure the food and service equipment and utensils needed for the assigned area before meal service.
  • Follow department procedures for operating food-service equipment.
  • As required by the facility or department, inventory and stock bulk supplies according to established procedures and timeframes.
  • For patient service, serve meal trays using the designated department script and properly identify patients.
  • Bus tables and sanitize tables and chairs.
  • Deliver meals to residents' rooms when requested.
  • Set tables for the next meal according to the Food Service Guidelines Manual.
  • Assemble and serve meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient- or guest-specific requirements.
  • Maintain food safety and quality as mandated by applicable health and welfare departments.
  • Follow hand-hygiene and infection-control procedures when interacting with customers.
  • Sanitize the assigned work area according to departmental procedures and health department guidelines.
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