Host/Hostess - Food Service - Part Time - 45 hours Bi-Weekly

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Pottsville, PA

4d • 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 Distributes patients' enteral and supplemental feedings and snacks. Manages patient satisfaction/productivity, food costs, food service, and staff roles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to compute math to adjust recipes and feedings.
• Knows medical abbreviations.
• Knows recipes, menus, and production sheets.
• Understands strict recipe compliance.
• Understands supplemental feedings and diets.

Responsibilities

• Distributes patient orders for supplemental and enteral feedings/snacks.
• Ensures patient satisfaction and safety thru timely delivery of food to comply with HACCP time-temperature principles.
• Maintains par levels of food/beverages on patient units.
• Modifies patient's selections in compliance with fluid and/or diet restrictions.
• Prepares hot/cold foods to properly, thickened consistencies and/or textures per dysphagia levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED