Food Service Attendant

Pinnacle Health Systems • Pittsburgh, PA

98d

About The Position

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Flex Full Time Food Service Attendant! This position will work rotating shifts with every other weekend/holiday. Shift times are on Monday-Friday between 5am-7:45pm and Saturday-Sunday between 5:30am-7:30pm. 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.

Requirements

• Work permit required if under 18 years old.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 34.

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.
• Inventories and stocks bulk supplies, following established procedures and designated timeframes.
• Serves patient meal tray using the designated department script, to include proper patient identification.
• Buses tables and sanitizes tables and chairs.
• Delivers meals to residents' rooms when requested.
• Sets 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees