Cook

Schuylkill • Hazleton, PA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities for career growth. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet™ Hospital, recognized for nursing excellence. Several LVHN hospitals have received 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. These recognitions underscore LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology in delivering excellent healthcare. This position provides nourishing food to patients, guests, and employees under sanitary conditions and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be 18 years or older

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• Cooks a variety of menu items including regular and special diet entrees.
• Disassembles and assembles cooking component parts and accessories for cleaning and sanitation.
• 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.
• Utilizes the computer to retrieve recipes, menus, and patient diet information.
• Uses daily census and tally guides to calculate production food needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed