Dietary Assistant - Per Diem - Hours as assigned

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton is seeking a per diem Dietary Aide to support patient meal service and ensure nutritional standards are met. You will assist in menu selections, service, and delivery of meals, while following established policies and procedures.

You will collaborate with Registered Dietitians to anticipate patient needs, maintain sanitation, and provide friendly, professional patient interactions. Positions are on-site with day shift and per diem scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the Food Service Industry.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to union policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and diet order cards.
• Coordination and dexterity for preparing food and operating dietary equipment safely.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray-line area prior to each meal.
• Delivers food promptly and professionally maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Engage with patients in a friendly and professional manner while actively listening to their concerns and following meal patterns.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Knowledgeable about the food and drinks served and can handle various dietary requirements.
• Participates in quality assurance, mealtime assessment, and environmental assessment.

Skills

Computer skills

Union policies

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Timekeeping systems

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 quality food service in accordance with all state and federal regulations and meets the nutritional and individual needs of each patient. Assists in the menu selection, service, and delivery of food for the patient population served. Follows and maintains policies and procedures throughout the scope of work.

Job Duties

• Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray-line area prior to each meal.
• Delivers food promptly and professionally maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Engage with patients in a friendly and professional manner while actively listening to their concerns Follows meal patterns and evaluates patient meal according to approved diet manual.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Knowledgeable about the food and drinks that is served and can handle various dietary requirements.
• Participates in the quality assurance, mealtime assessment, and environmental assessment.
• Protect confidential information based on HIPPA and other regulatory privacy laws.
• Take orders for meals, print meal receipts, meal count, and submit to cook.
• Work closely with all Registered Dieticians to anticipate patient needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the Food Service Industry
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to union policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and diet order cards.
• Coordination and dexterity for preparing food and operating dietary equipment safely.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Physical Demands

• Lift over 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 140 lbs.
• Carry 80 lbs. short distances.
• Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 700 E Broad St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Per diem, Variable shifts and hours, weekend and holiday rotation Department: 1017-00083 Dietary Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.