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Food Service Worker
Allen Ear Nose & Throat
Location : Llewellyn, PA, 17944
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
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.
Prepares and/or builds food items while providing customer service and adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation standards. Performs a variety of tasks and services in the preparation, distribution, and serving of food.Job Duties
- Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times.
- Functions as a member of the health care team in providing nutritional care to patients as appropriate to the age of the patient served.
- Answers customers' questions and provides information on procedures or policies, contributes positively to the patient care experience.
- Exhibits a cheerful and helpful manner while greeting guests and preparing their orders.
- Protects organizational value by keeping information confidential; cautions others regarding potential breaches.
- Understands and follows all Federal, State, ServSafe, and other food service regulations including maintaining required documentation.
- Understands and adheres to proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards during food preparation, service and clean up.
- Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, Infection Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environment control standards and Patient’s Bill of Rights.
- Washes and cleans equipment, food preparation areas, dining tables, work areas to include floors, while maintaining the highest possible standards of sanitation.
- Observes any problems with the quality or quantity of food being served.
- Operates all mechanical kitchen equipment correctly and safely.
- Assists with various periodic and scheduled cleaning projects.
- Assists other employees in the food service areas or cooks, as needed.
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
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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Freqently Asked Questions
In Llewellyn, PA, especially at Allen Ear Nose & Throat, Food Service Workers often engage closely with patient nutritional needs, blending food preparation with healthcare teamwork. This contrasts with typical food service roles by emphasizing sanitation, confidentiality, and dietary adherence aligned with hospital standards.
Food Service Workers in this hospital setting must frequently lift up to 50 lbs and stand or walk extensively during shifts. Tasks include operating kitchen equipment safely and supporting patient care areas, requiring stamina, attention to safety protocols, and occasional bending or squatting.
Certifications like ServSafe and food handling credentials are highly valued in Llewellyn’s healthcare food service roles. Additionally, familiarity with hospital sanitation standards and patient privacy regulations can enhance your profile for employers such as Allen Ear Nose & Throat.
At Allen Ear Nose & Throat, Food Service Workers not only prepare and serve food but also ensure compliance with strict healthcare sanitation rules and assist in maintaining patient nutrition. This role blends food preparation with active participation in the patient care experience.
Llewellyn’s healthcare sector has steady demand for Food Service Workers, particularly in specialized clinics like Allen Ear Nose & Throat. Job seekers should expect a moderately competitive environment, with preference for candidates possessing healthcare-related food safety experience.
Food Service Workers in Llewellyn, PA typically earn between $12 and $16 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. Hospital roles, such as those at Allen Ear Nose & Throat, may offer competitive wages reflecting the specialized nature of food safety and patient care integration.
Allen Ear Nose & Throat encourages Food Service Workers to grow by offering exposure to advanced healthcare food safety standards and teamwork-focused roles. Employees gain valuable skills applicable to higher responsibility food service roles or healthcare support positions.
The work culture emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and strict adherence to hygiene and patient safety. Food Service Workers at Allen Ear Nose & Throat operate in a supportive, patient-focused environment that values teamwork and continual quality improvement.
Challenges include managing high sanitation standards, adapting to diverse patient dietary needs, and coordinating with clinical teams. In Llewellyn’s healthcare settings, workers must also navigate busy shifts with physical demands like lifting and standing for extended periods.
While not always mandatory, having at least one year of kitchen or food service experience greatly improves your chances. Experience with hospital protocols or food safety certifications especially aligns with the expectations at Allen Ear Nose & Throat.
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