Patient Dining Associate

Schuylkill • East Stroudsburg, PA

9d • 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 Assists patients at bedside for menu selections in accordance with diet order. Distinguishes between food and food related medication allergies. Provides meal service duties of serving and collecting meal trays.

Requirements

• 1 year Prior experience in food service or a related field
• Ability to mentor and train others.
• Time management skills with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Attends scheduled meetings and in-services to stay up-to-date on industry trends.
• Examines customer problems and implements appropriate corrective action in response to customer requests.
• Escalates food and nutrition queries/requests to the appropriate dietary authority.
• Maintains current diet orders and menus to ensure compliance with the physician's diet order.
• Reviews patient diet orders and allergies to confirm compliancy with the physician's diet order.
• Serves as the liaison between the Nursing department and Food and Nutrition services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees