Meal Attendant, UMMC Rotating

1. Delivers food and supplies from kitchen to cafeteria and other areas as required according to department procedures and as needed.
2. Collects patient trays and carts, returning them to the kitchen at the end of every meal.
3. Assists in the scraping and sorting of dishes.
4. Sets up work stations, ensuring all required items are available before the start of the line. Breaks down work station and cleans area at the end of the line.
   • Informs assistant manager of necessary supplies required before the start of the line.
   • Informs assistant manager or cook of the need to replenish food items in a timely manner so that there is no interruption in services.
   • Promptly notifies supervisor if items are not available.
5. Portions and assembles hot and cold food for patient trays according to departmental recipes, production orders, and dietary prescriptions, using proper garnishes.
   • Maintains proper portion control within departmental guidelines and under the assistant manager's direction.
   • Works tray line stations, reads patient tray tickets and places items on tray according to what is printed on the ticket.

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.  Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.  Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! 

• Six months general work experience preferably in a food service setting is required.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction. Basic understanding of and ability to converse effectively using the English language in order to understand and interpret patient menus, department memorandum and customer requests.
• Ability to exercise efficient and rapid eye-hand coordination in the daily performance of work. Ability to read tray tickets swiftly and accurately.
• Effective verbal communication skills are necessary in greeting customers/patients and responding accurately to their questions or concerns.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.34-$20.89
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide