Food Service Worker
About The Position
UPMC McKeesport is hiring a full-time Food Service Worker for its Dietary Department. The role involves various 8-hour shifts between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., with weekend and holiday responsibilities. The union starting rate is $17.49 per hour. Under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the Food Service Worker sets up the patient tray line before meals, portions food and condiments according to meal selections, cleans the tray line after meals, and prepares and delivers individual nourishments and unit par stocks. The position works hands-on as part of a team in the Dietary and Cafeteria Department.
Requirements
- Act 34 clearance.
- Ability to work various 8-hour shifts between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Weekend and holiday availability.
Responsibilities
- Empty tray delivery carts and dispose of trash according to procedure.
- Assist in training new employees.
- Perform duties consistently with UPMC McKeesport's service management vision and Nutrition and Food Service Department performance standards.
- Clean and sanitize assigned work areas daily, including work surfaces, patient delivery carts, refrigerators, and related equipment.
- Accurately perform assigned duties within the designated time period.
- Assist with washing, sanitizing, and restocking service ware and tray delivery carts.
- Place appropriate food portions on patient trays in the designated area according to menu selection and diet type.
- Operate the cash register, give accurate change, and perform daily register readings and drawer counts.
- Prepare individual nourishments for patients and provide ordered tube feeding products and supplements.
- Provide units with bulk par stocks according to census.
- Handle food according to HACCP guidelines.
- Secure food items, service equipment, and utensils needed for assigned tray line operations before meal service.
- Clean, sanitize, and restock the assigned station after each meal to prepare it for the next meal period.
- Retrieve clean service ware and follow procedures for returning service ware and tray delivery carts to operation.
- Ensure bases and dishes are at an appropriate service temperature.
- Sweep and mop floors as assigned, following established procedures.
- Provide supplies to other areas as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
