Food Service Worker

1024 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health network as a Food Service Worker, ensuring exceptional service and adherence to food safety standards. You'll prepare meals, interact with patients to enhance their experience, and maintain a sanitary kitchen environment. An opportunity to grow within a recognized organization that values compassion and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working in a kitchen.
• Preferred: High School Diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and builds food items while providing customer service.
• Follows food safety, handling, and sanitation standards.
• Cleans food prep areas and equipment regularly.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety adherence

Team collaboration

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.

Job Title: Food Service Worker

Summary: Prepares and/or builds food items while providing customer service and adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation standards. Performs a variety of tasks in the preparation, distribution, and serving of food.

Job Duties:

• Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times.
• Functions as a member of the health care team in providing nutritional care to patients as appropriate to the patient's age.
• Answers customers' questions and provides information on procedures or policies, contributing positively to the patient care experience.
• Exhibits a cheerful and helpful manner while greeting guests and preparing their orders.
• Protects organizational value by keeping information confidential; cautions others regarding potential breaches.
• Understands and follows all Federal, State, ServSafe, and other food service regulations including maintaining required documentation.
• Understands and adheres to proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards during food preparation, service, and clean up.
• Adheres to hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, Infection Control Program, legal, safety, environment standards, and Patient’s Bill of Rights.
• Washes and cleans equipment, food preparation areas, dining tables, and work areas to maintain sanitation standards.
• Observes and reports any problems with the quality or quantity of food being served.
• Operates all mechanical kitchen equipment correctly and safely.
• Assists with periodic and scheduled cleaning projects.
• Supports other employees in the food service areas or cooks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year experience working in a kitchen

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

Physical Demands:

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples include pushing/pulling patients on beds or stretchers (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. Activities specific to the role such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR may be required.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements, and working conditions for the position. 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. We provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected classes. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

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Work Shift: Evening Shift

Address: 700 E Norwegian St

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: 3:45-7PM SUNDAY-SATURDAY, every other holiday and weekend

Department: 1024-00110 Dietary

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LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our culture of trust and positive feedback from colleagues make LVHN a great place to work. If you align with our core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence – you will find a rewarding career here.