Cook-Larkspur (24438)

Cantex; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life, disability, and accident ins.

401K with company match

Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays)

Career growth opportunities

Compassionate care culture

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Cantex seeks a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in meal delivery, food preparation, tray setup, laundry-related tasks, and general cleaning within our patient-care environment.

Role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and accurate nutrition support, with duties including dining room service, tray assembly, and related tasks as assigned. Cantex offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state Food Handler Certificate.
• Experience with food service equipment preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation and quality standards are met.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, and utensils.
• Prepare dining tables and patient trays with proper tableware and condiments.
• Assist in food preparation and portioning.
• Serve beverages for trayline and dining rooms.
• Deliver nourishments and supplements as labeled.
• Maintain cleanliness of dishwashing areas and sinks.
• Identify and address safety hazards.

Skills

Food service experience

English literacy

Education

Food Handler Certificate (state)

Job description

Job Summary

The overall purpose of the Nutrition Services Aide position is to aid in the delivery of Nutrition Services. This position may prepare and/or serve food items, prepare tables and trays, wash tableware and cooking items, perform general cleaning tasks and deliver soiled linen to the laundry department.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health plan options, dental options, and vision coverage
• Additional supplements benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)
• 401(K) with company match
• Generous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for fulltime positions
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• A company culture that is committed to compassionate care
• Complementary uniforms and many more perks and benefits

Qualifications

• Current state Food Handler Certificate.
• Experience in food service and using food service equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions

• Assures that sanitation and quality standards are met.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, pots, tableware, and utensils as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment as assigned.
• Completes Logs as assigned.
• Prepares dining room tables and patient room trays with proper tableware, condiments, and tray ticket.
• Performs various food preparation tasks and assists in apportioning servings.
• Prepares and serves beverages for trayline and dining rooms.
• Performs other cleaning tasks according to established schedules.
• Prepares and/or deliver nourishment and supplements identified with patient labels.
• Maintains tray tickets making changes as may be directed or necessary.
• Delivers soiled linens to laundry.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards.
• Fills orders for between-meal nourishments as assigned.
• Wraps flatware in napkins, as applicable.
• Clears and wipes dining tables and trayline following meals.
• Maintains daily care of dishwashing, pot/pan, lavatory, and hand sinks, worktables, dish storage areas.
• Empties trash cans per shift and cleans as assigned.
• Performs floor care by sweeping and/or mopping.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network Policy and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.
• Attends in-services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.