Hospital Food Service & Nutrition Aide

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; 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 prepare and serve meals while upholding food safety standards and patient care. You will support nutritional services as part of a healthcare team and interact with patients and guests to ensure a positive dining experience.

The role emphasizes high-quality customer service, adherence to regulations, and collaboration with hospital staff to meet patient needs and maintain sanitation protocols.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to assist patients and visitors.
• Familiarity with health-care nutritional guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 age of the patient served.
• 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 established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, QA and Infection Control programs, and Patient’s Bill of Rights.

Skills

Customer service

Nutrition care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals while upholding food safety standards and patient care. You will support nutritional services as part of a healthcare team and interact with patients and guests to ensure a positive dining experience.

The role emphasizes high-quality customer service, adherence to regulations, and collaboration with hospital staff to meet patient needs and maintain sanitation protocols.