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Team Leader, Food Services

UPMC

Pittsburgh, PA$40.8k – $62.9k/yrPosted June 30, 2026via UPMC Careers

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full Time Team Leader, Food Services to support the Dietary and Cafeteria department!

This position will work varied shifts with rotating weekends/holidays. Shift times are: Monday-Friday 11:15am-7:45pm and Sat/Sun/Holidays 9am-5:30pm.

This is an entry level leadership role within our department and the starting rate is $19.60/hour. 

Purpose:
Support the Food Service Supervisor in all aspects of the daily operation, with emphasis on the training and development of food service associates.
Responsibilities:

  • Supervise hourly associates and their adherence to all UPMC policies and procedures and department standards and guidelines.
  • Oversee security of inventory and cash revenues.
  • Orient, train, and coach new team members as per department guidelines.
  • Monitor all aspects of the department's food safety program routinely and take immediate and appropriate action to identified hazards.
  • Supervise services according to department standards and complete quality control and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
  • Perform routine competency checks on associate performance with appropriate follow-through.
  • Conduct and document service recovery on all customer complaints as per operational guidelines.
  • Monitor food quantity and quality to ensure appropriate product is available for meal service according to menu and special requests.
  • Monitor all aspects of the operation's sanitation program on a daily basis to ensure inspection readiness at all times.
  • HS Diploma/GED preferred 
  • 2 years relevant experience required

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Allegheny County Health Dept or other certified food protection manager certification required within 6 months of hire.
  • American National Accreditation Board Certification. 
  • ANAB - National Accreditation Board OR Servsafe Certified
  • Act 34


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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