Dietary Aide

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation following standardized recipes and diet specifications, ensuring safety and quality in patient meals.

You will prepare nourishments, stock stations, and help with plating and service, while upholding food safety standards. The role involves lifting 40–50 lbs and Day Shift with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand instructions, recipe directions, and diet order cards.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and sanitation.
• Knowledge of clinical diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepares between-meal nourishments and serves in accordance to procedural guidelines.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth meal service.
• Ensures that all nourishments are delivered at correct time and are properly stored.
• Handles all food properly and records and maintains all food temperature checks.
• Places food on tray or plate according to menu and diet requirements.
• Performs final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing.
• Obtains food supplies for next meal and labels food properly.
• Offers menu substitutions when items are out of stock.
• Tastes, smells, and observes all foods prepared to confirm recipes and flavor.

Skills

Read & interpret instructions

Safety & sanitation knowledge

Clinical diets knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/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

Assists in all areas of meal preparation while following standardized recipes and food handling procedures. Prepares food in accordance with prescribed diet specifications and assists with the cleaning of the kitchen.

Job Duties

• Prepares between-meal nourishments and serves in accordance to procedural guidelines.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth meal service.
• Ensures that all nourishments are delivered at correct time and are properly stored.
• Handles all food properly and records and maintains all food temperature checks.
• Places food on tray or plate according to menu and diet requirements.
• Performs final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing.
• Obtains food supplies for next meal and labels food properly.
• Offers menu substitutions when items are out of stock.
• Tastes, smells, and observes all foods prepared to confirm recipes and flavor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand instructions, recipe directions, and diet order cards.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and sanitation.
• Knowledge of clinical diets.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year of related experience

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