UPMC Mercy is hiring a Flex Full Time Food Service Attendant to support the Dietary and Cafeteria Department!

This position will work varied shifts with rotating weekends/holidays and at least 28 hours each week with the ability to flex up to 40 hours based on need. Shift times include: Monday-Friday between 4:30am-7:45pm, Weekends/holidays between 5am-7:30pm

Preferred candidates will be available for all shift times and will have strong work history in food/customer service.

Purpose:

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.

Work permit required if under 18 years old.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran