Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.20 - $30.08
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
equal opportunity employment
Job Description
UPMC Catering Services is a dynamic and essential part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), one of the leading health care providers and insurers in the United States. UPMC is renowned for its comprehensive medical services, research, and educational programs with a commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients across the region. The catering department plays a crucial role in supporting the healthcare system by providing exceptional catering services for various hospital and system-wide events. Based at the Shadyside campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, UPMC Catering Services specializes in system catering that covers numerous locations throughout the Greater Metropolitan... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- one year of banquet waitress or related food service experience preferred
- ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members
- availability to work early morning shifts starting as early as 5 a.m.
- ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to catering functions
- willingness to comply with hospital policies and procedures
- ability to work well in a team environment
- flexibility to adjust duties based on business demands
Job Qualifications
- One year banquet waitress experience preferred
- customer service orientation
- effective communication skills in dealing with customers and hospital staff
- ability to work varied shifts including early mornings
- familiarity with catering or food service environment advantageous
- ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain cleanliness standards
Job Duties
- Ensure set-up, delivery and breakdown of all functions
- secure all food and non-food items necessary for the catered functions according to the catered event forms
- cleaning of equipment after all functions
- assist with preparing, garnishing, and portioning of menu items
- verify invoice for breads and desserts with items needed for special functions upon arrival of product
- boxes are to be marked to insure they are sent to correct function
- monitor and maintain stock of condiments, linen and paper goods daily for the catered events
- inform manager of shortages
- accurately perform the duties of the assigned positions as outlined in the performance standard within designated time period
- ensure that all service equipment is coordinated with the chef for a function, i.e., trays, baskets, service ware, paper or linens
- at times may be assigned to assist in the Catering Office
- assist in the training of new employees
- follow hospital and department policies and procedures
- accountable for listing all equipment sent out for a catered event on an equipment list
- immediately inform manager of missing and/or damaged equipment
- assist in the set-up and breakdown of all scheduled breakfast, luncheons, dinners and coffee services
- maintain the sanitation of area equipment, drawers, shelves, counters, refrigerators, service ware, organization of pantries
- secure all nourishment and coffee supply orders and fill within 24 hours
- notify customers for pick up or delivery of all nourishment and coffee supply orders as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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