Food Service Worker
Lehigh Valley Health Network•Pottsville, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
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 and services in the preparation, distribution, and serving of food. The position provides nutritional care to patients as appropriate to the age of the patient served and contributes positively to the patient care experience. It is based onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill, 700 E Norwegian St, and is scheduled from 3:45 PM to 7:00 PM daily, with rotating weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Follow applicable food service regulations and food handling, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Operate mechanical kitchen equipment correctly and safely.
- Lift and carry 40–50 pounds.
- Stand and walk frequently to continuously.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality customer service at all times.
- Function as a member of the health care team in providing nutritional care to patients as appropriate to the age of the patient served.
- Answer customer questions and provide information on procedures or policies.
- Greet guests and prepare their orders in a cheerful and helpful manner.
- Protect confidential information and caution others regarding potential breaches.
- Follow applicable Federal, State, ServSafe, and other food service regulations, including maintaining required documentation.
- Follow proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards during food preparation, service, and cleanup.
- Adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, quality and infection assessment and improvement programs, legal and safety requirements, environmental control standards, and the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
- Wash and clean equipment, food preparation areas, dining tables, work areas, and floors while maintaining high sanitation standards.
- Observe and report problems with the quality or quantity of food being served.
- Operate mechanical kitchen equipment correctly and safely.
- Assist with periodic and scheduled cleaning projects.
- Assist other food service employees or cooks as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
