Cook
Hazleton, PA - USA
Job Summary
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 nourishing food to patients guests and employees under sanitary conditions and as directed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Job Duties
- Disassembles and assembles cooking component parts and accessories for cleaning and sanitation.
- Cooks a variety of menu items including regular and special diet entrees.
- Maintains proper temperature for all foods during holding transport and reheating.
- Operates a variety of electrical kitchen equipment steam or microwave heat sources.
- Determines types and quantities of meats vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus.
- Tests foods being cooked and adjusts heat controls as necessary.
- Uses daily census and tally guides to calculate production food needs.
- Utilizes the computer to retrieve recipes menus and patient diet information.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years Experience in food service preferably in a healthcare environment
- Familiarity with the care and use of food service equipment.
- Must be knowledgeable in food sanitation guidelines.
- Proficient in food preparation techniques and health safety regulation.
- Understanding of culinary techniques and practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED Must be 18 years or older
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force) lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patients weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.
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. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.
Work Shift:
Day ShiftAddress:
700 E Broad StPrimary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- HazletonPosition Type:
OnsiteUnion:
LVH-H AFSCMEWork Schedule:
Variable shifts with weekend and holiday rotationDepartment:
DietaryRequired Experience:
IC
About Company
Wherever our health network’s journey takes us in the years to come, you can be sure we will carry forth the passion our founders, as well as their enduring vision: to provide the people of the Lehigh Valley with the best possible health care – right in their own backyard. The care ... View more