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Lead Dietary Worker

Lehigh Valley Health Network
United States, Pennsylvania, Pottsville
May 02, 2025

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

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

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 EPIX 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. 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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