Dietary Coordinator - Full Time - Day Shift - 37 1/2 hours per week

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Pottsville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Manages food production, sanitation, catering, and other duties associated with customer and patient services.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
3 years Food Service experience
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.

Responsibilities

Assists in interviews, hiring, disciplines, and evals of employees.
Ensures that all foods are at the proper serving temperature prior to service for patient and cafeteria foods.
Complies with all regulatory standards as set by the State, JCAHO, etc. in regards to hospital dietary services.
Ensures patient satisfaction and safety of cooked food products by complying with HACCP time/temperature principles.
Provides suggestions or alternatives to improve the department's service and production goals.
Oversees and participates in kitchen activities of food prep and sanitation.
Provides monthly QA audits - accuracy and check on units.
Administers set-up, deliveries, and clean-up of catered events.
Reports any defective equipment to the management team.
Verifies employee duties are completed in dishwasher, pot washer, production, and cafeteria areas.