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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.

• Performs sanitation for assigned work areas in accordance with department procedures and health department guidelines.

• Disposes trash according to procedures and cleans and sanitizes refuse containers.

• Adheres to department procedures regarding operation and cleaning of all food service equipment.

• Checks and records dish machine temperatures to ensure proper sanitation of service-ware, reporting any deficient temperatures to a supervisor.

• Accurately cleans equipment, tables, coolers, soiled areas and other areas as assigned.

• Maintains food safety and cleanliness by applying HACCP concepts throughout service.

• Assures the caf? service area is maintained during service hours by wiping tables, cleaning dining areas, keeping dirty trays controlled, and servicing customers as needed.

• Adheres to department dress code guidelines consistently.

• Sweeps, mops, and cleans floors in caf? service areas and kitchen areas.

• Follows all fire, hazardous, safety and disaster procedures according to Environment of Care policies.

• Assists with washing, sanitizing, and restocking of service-ware and tray delivery carts following established procedures.

Work permit required if under 18 years old.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran