Tray Aide

Assists with the production and distribution of food and non-food items to the patients of the facility. Assists in meal delivery and clean up to maintain cleanliness during and after meal service. Assists with delivery of carts and pick-up of carts returning to kitchen. Assists in all duties related to meal distribution.

• Assists in preparing items such as salads, desserts, or other nourishment.
• Delivers clean dishes and utensils to proper kitchen unit.
• Delivers late trays and other food items to patient care areas.
• Maintains tray line in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.
• Disposes of trash and garbage and relines trash barrels.
• Performs special cleaning duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Serves meals using the established standards to maintain sanitation and quality.
• Loads trays onto meal trucks.

• 1 year of experience in a related kitchen or food service environment.
• Ability to follow strict health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of clinical diets.
• Strong desire to actively look for ways to continuously help people.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years old or older.

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.

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.