Food Service Host (UPMC Presbyterian)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring Food Service Hosts to support its patient services department. The role involves preparing and serving meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest requirements; maintaining food safety and sanitation; and providing patient meal service using the department’s designated script and proper patient identification. Candidates must have open availability and be able to work between 5:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. The position includes weekend and holiday work. UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements apply upon beginning employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one year of previous job experience in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
Act 34 Criminal Clearance.
Open availability and ability to work between 5:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
Compliance with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Follow department procedures for operating food service equipment.
Follow hand hygiene and infection control procedures when interacting with customers.
Assemble and serve meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest-specific requirements.
Secure the food, service equipment, and utensils needed for the assigned area before meal service.
Inventory and stock bulk supplies according to established procedures and time frames.
Maintain food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service.
Serve patient meal trays using the designated department script, including proper patient identification.
Sanitize the assigned work area according to departmental procedures and health department guidelines.