Food Service Attendant

5/3/2026

The Food Service Attendant is responsible for assembling and serving patient meals while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards. They also perform tasks such as stocking supplies, bussing tables, and delivering meals to patient rooms.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.

About the Role

UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley, located in Farrell, PA. is hiring a Flex-Full-Time Food Service Attendant to join the Nutritional Services Team! This flex, full-time role will work 28 to 40 hours per week, shift of 11:00AM to 7:30PM. Holiday and weekend work required.

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

Key Skills

Food serviceSanitationPatient identificationMeal assemblyInventory managementInfection controlHand hygieneFood safety