Lead Dietary Worker - Part Time - 22 1/2 hours per week - Every Weekend Required

Imagine a career at one of the nations 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 Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers 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 LVHNs commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day

Whether youre considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network Summary Provides direct supervision over those preparing, distributing, and serving food to inpatients and cafeteria customers

Oversees the cleaning of kitchen utensils/equipment and area sanitation Job Duties Investigates all unusual situations and activities and reports all equipment malfunctions to proper person

Maintains strict security procedures to protect hospital supplies and equipment; reports missing items, suspected food theft, etc. Maintains supply of menus, production sheets, office supplies and patient diet communication systems / uses EPIC as applicable

Participates in all aspects of portion control such as weighing and measuring required portions for balanced meals Prepares dietary storeroom requisitions for supplies needed for each meal

Prepares requisitions for items needed from Materiel Management Provides information and otherwise participates in disciplinary actions and commendations Provides suggestions to improve work methods or procedures

Participates in Quality Improvement Process Assists in establishing or updating departmental protocols and policies Completes annual educational requirements to improve competencies, including those focused on age-specific criteria

Provides ongoing feedback regarding performance to those supervised, as appropriate Recommends the purchase and replacement of kitchen equipment, supplies and materials, food preparation, and cleaning hardware.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED 3 years experience in food service.

Physical Demands

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.

Job Description

Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs

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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 700 E Norwegian St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: EVERY WEEKEND VARYING HOURS 5:30 AM -1:30 PM AT EAST CAMPUS AND 6:OO AM TO 2:00 PM AT SOUTH CAMPUS

ALSO ONE WEEKDAY AT SOUTH CAMPUS ROTATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Department: 1024-00110 Dietary