Food Service Attendant

Join Our Team at UPMC Hamot – Full-Time Food Service Attendant Opportunity!

Are you passionate about great food and even better service? UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA is looking for friendly, reliable, and customer-focused individuals to join our Food Service team as a Full-Time Food Service Attendant . This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to grow your career with a nationally recognized health care provider while making a positive impact every day.

In this role, you’ll begin in our Retail food service area, with opportunities to explore and transition into Production, Patient Service, or Clinical settings based on your interests and performance. You'll work a mix of day and evening shifts , including rotating weekends and holidays , helping ensure patients, visitors, and staff receive high-quality, nutritious meals served with care and professionalism.

We’re looking for someone who fits well with our team culture and has a genuine commitment to customer service . If you’re detail-oriented, motivated, and ready to practice safe and proper food handling techniques, we want to meet you!

At UPMC, we offer more than just a paycheck — enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards Benefits package , along with ongoing opportunities for professional development and career advancement .

Ready to start your journey with one of the top employers in health care? Apply today and help us deliver the nourishment and compassion that supports healing.

Responsibilities:

• Assure the necessary food and service equipment/utensils are secured for assigned area prior to meal service.
• Adhere to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment.
• May also perform the following job responsibilities based on Facility/Department requirements:
  • Inventory and stock bulk supplies, following established procedures and designated timeframes.
  • Patient Service Specific Responsibility:
    • Serve patient meal tray using the designated department script, to include 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/guest specific requirements.
• Maintain food safety and quality as mandated by PA Department of Health/Allegheny County Health Department/PA Department of Welfare (where applicable).
• Adhere to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers.
• Perform sanitation for assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines.