Food Service Attendant role at UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) supporting daily hospital dining operations for patients, visitors, and staff. You’ll help deliver a positive dining experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Standout perk: described as a supportive entry point at UPMC with opportunities to grow.
- Supportive team-oriented department
- Opportunities to grow at UPMC
- Rotating 8-hour full-time shifts
Join our team as a Food Service Attendant and help create a welcoming, positive dining experience for patients, visitors, and staff. This full-time role offers rotating 8-hour shifts (6:30 AM–3:00 PM or 11:30 AM–8:00 PM) with a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment supporting daily food service operations while building meaningful connections across the hospital.
Our department is known for being a welcoming and supportive starting point for a career at UPMC, with plenty of opportunities to grow. We value reliability, motivation, and teamwork—qualities that have helped past team members thrive and quickly feel like part of the family. If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact and be part of a team recognized for excellence (including award-winning staff!), we’d love to connect with you.
Apply today and start your journey with UPMC!
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