Cook - 30 Hours Per Week

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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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• 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.

• 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.

• High School Diploma/GED Must be 18 years or older

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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