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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. 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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