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Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. in Hazleton is seeking a dedicated dietary aide to help provide nourishing meals to patients, visitors, and staff in a clean, safe environment.

This role supports meal preparation, sanitation, and adherence to policies with day shifts on-site in the Dietary department. If you have food service experience and a commitment to patient care, LVHN invites you to apply. LVHN is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in food service, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with the care and use of food service equipment.
• Must be knowledgeable in food sanitation guidelines.
• Proficient in food preparation techniques and health safety regulation.
• Understanding of culinary techniques and practices.
• High School Diploma/GED is required; must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and assembles cooking component parts and accessories for cleaning and sanitation.
• Cooks a variety of menu items including regular and special diet entrees.
• Maintains proper temperature for all foods during holding, transport, and reheating.
• Operates a variety of electrical kitchen equipment, steam or microwave heat sources.
• Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus.
• Tests foods being cooked and adjusts heat controls as necessary.
• Uses daily census and tally guides to calculate production food needs.
• Utilizes the computer to retrieve recipes, menus, and patient diet information.

Skills

Food service experience

Sanitation knowledge

Food preparation techniques

Health and safety regulation

Culinary techniques understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides nourishing food to patients, guests, and employees under sanitary conditions and as directed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Job Duties

• Disassembles and assembles cooking component parts and accessories for cleaning and sanitation.
• Cooks a variety of menu items including regular and special diet entrees.
• Maintains proper temperature for all foods during holding, transport, and reheating.
• Operates a variety of electrical kitchen equipment, steam or microwave heat sources.
• Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus.
• Tests foods being cooked and adjusts heat controls as necessary.
• Uses daily census and tally guides to calculate production food needs.
• Utilizes the computer to retrieve recipes, menus, and patient diet information.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years Experience in food service, preferably in a healthcare environment
• Familiarity with the care and use of food service equipment.
• Must be knowledgeable in food sanitation guidelines.
• Proficient in food preparation techniques and health safety regulation.
• Understanding of culinary techniques and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Must be 18 years or older

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

700 E Broad St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton

Position Type

Onsite

Union

LVH-H AFSCME

Work Schedule

Variable shifts with weekend and holiday rotation

Department

1017-00083 Dietary