Food & Nutrition Specialist

Canyon View Care Center; Palisade (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k

Paid vacation

Growth opportunities - DOUBLE your-sal

Job summary

Canyon View Care Center in Colorado is seeking a Food & Nutrition Specialist to support meal preparation and dining room services in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes following federal, state, and local standards, ensuring well-balanced meals, and maintaining a clean dining environment. Applicants should meet basic education requirements and pass local background checks.

Qualifications

• The role focuses on food preparation and maintaining sanitary dining areas.
• Strong adherence to policies and procedures in food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook in preparing meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Set up and deliver meal trays, food carts, etc. to designated areas.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Serve food in dining room as instructed.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as requested

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

8th grade education

Job description

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

Requirements:

You care.

Food & Nutrition Specialist Perks:

• Generous Bonuses
• Daily Pay Advance Option Available
• Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary
• Health Benefits
• 401K

Food & Nutrition Specialist Summary:

The primary responsibility of your job position is to provide assistance in all food functions following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to follow established policies and procedures as directed by the Food and Nutrition Services Manager in order to assist in food preparation, serve a well-balanced meal and maintain a clean and sanitary dining hall.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist cook in preparing meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Set up and deliver meal trays, food carts, etc. to designated areas.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Serve food in dining room as instructed.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as requested

Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education
• Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• 401k
• Paid vacation