Hospital Dietary Cook – Day Shift, Patient-Focused

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

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.