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

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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.

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

Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In 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.

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Work Shift:

Evening Shift

Address:

420 S Jackson St

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill S. Jackson Street

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

LVH-S SEIU

Work Schedule:

DAILY WORK HOURS RANGE 6AM-6PM ROTATING HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS

Department:

1024-00110 Dietary