Food Service Attendant - UPMC Somerset

UPMC•Somerset, PA

About The Position

UPMC Somerset is seeking a Food Service Attendant to support its Dietary department. The role is responsible for timely assembly, final preparation, and service of nutritionally appropriate and attractive meals. Food Service Attendants use appropriate food-handling techniques and food-safety procedures and consistently demonstrate excellent customer service. This is a part-time role working 20 hours per week on variable daylight and evening shifts, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. Previous cooking and/or food-service experience is encouraged. A work permit is required for employees under 18. Act 34 is listed under licensure, certifications, and clearances.

Requirements

A work permit is required if under 18 years old.
Act 34 is listed under licensure, certifications, and clearances.

Nice To Haves

Previous cooking and/or food-service experience is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Secure necessary food and service equipment and utensils 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.
Serve patient meal trays using the designated department script, including 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.
Assemble and serve meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient- or guest-specific requirements.
Maintain food safety and quality as required by applicable health and welfare department standards.
Consistently follow hand-hygiene and infection-control procedures when interacting with customers.
Sanitize the assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines.