Food Service Worker
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 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.
Requirements
- Must be 17 years of age
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma/GED
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, contributes 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, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, Infection Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environment control standards and Patient’s Bill of Rights.
- Washes and cleans equipment, food preparation areas, dining tables, work areas to include floors, while maintaining the highest possible standards of sanitation.
- Observes any problems with the quality or quantity of food being served.
- Operates all mechanical kitchen equipment correctly and safely.
- Assists with various periodic and scheduled cleaning projects.
- Assists other employees in the food service areas or cooks, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
