Dining Assistant- (Part-Time)
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UPMC
Washington, PA, US
Summary
The Dining Assistant is responsible for managing patient meal services, including menu selection, tray assembly, and delivery to assigned units. They must also monitor patient dietary needs and report information accurately to the healthcare team.
Job Description
Join Our Caring Dining Team! As a dining assistant in our hospital, you’ll play a key role in meal preparation and service, ensuring patients receive nourishing and appealing meals in their rooms! Work alongside a dedicated team in a supportive environment where your contributions matter! If you’re passionate about food and helping others, apply today!**
The Dining Assistant is responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units, e.g., menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs, in-between meal food delivery. The Dining Assistant is responsible for meeting and maintaining established food service protocols.
Responsibilities:
- Accountable and responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units, e.g., menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs, in-between meal food delivery.
- Is familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations and assists dietitian with monitoring of patients who are NPO, on liquid diets or need to have intake recorded.
- Accurately reports information to members of the department team and other members of UPMC Washington.
- Completes and demonstrates competency in all technical skills and patient care procedures as delegated according to established UPMC Washington Core Dining Assistant Skills & Responsibilities.
Schedule: Rotating shifts: 6AM-2:30PM, 10:30AM-7:00PM, 2:00PM - 7:00PM, 3:30PM-7PM. Rotating days, holidays, and weekends required. May be required to work other days/shifts based on hospital needs.
Internal Posting Dates:8/5/26-8/12/26
- Hospital experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills required.
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Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33
- Act 34
- Act 73
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
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.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
