Food Service Attendant

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Food Service Attendant at UPMC Hamot!

Location: UPMC Hamot - Erie, PA

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift Flexibility Required: Variable day and evening shifts, including rotated weekends and holidays

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and helping others in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? UPMC Hamot is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Service Attendant to join our dynamic Nutrition Services team!

In this vital role, you will be responsible for the timely assembly, preparation, and service of nutritionally appropriate and visually appealing meals for patients, guests, and staff-playing a key part in the overall healing and hospitality experience at our hospital.

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.

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.
• May also perform the following job responsibilities based on Facility/Department requirements: Inventories and stocks bulk supplies, following established procedures and designated timeframes. Patient Service Specific Responsibility: Serves 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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

Work permit required if under 18 years old.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran