Cook
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 description
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.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
Requirements
- 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 preferred
- Must be 18 years or older
- Ability to lift and carry 40-50 lbs
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.