Full-Time Dietary Aide: Food Prep & Service

Nexus Health Systems Ltd; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Health Systems Ltd in Shenandoah, TX is seeking a Dietary Aide to support food preparation and service, ensuring meals meet safety standards and physician orders. You will assist with meal distribution, special diet orders, and maintaining a clean kitchen while interacting with patients and staff in a courteous, respectful manner.

The position requires a high school diploma, at least one year in a food service environment, a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in institutional or commercial food service preferred.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must obtain current tuberculosis test within the first fourteen (14) days of employment.
• Must obtain Certified Dietary Manager Certification 6 months after Hire date.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Food Safety Manual regarding any food preparation practices.
• Checks and records proper sanitary, temperature, and function of dishwasher and pot wash areas.
• Ensures cleanup of kitchen/cafeteria and equipment daily, including sweeping, mopping, and garbage.
• Ensures utensils and serving equipment/dishes are clean and ready for the next meal service.
• Assists with checking meal trays for accuracy.
• Assists management in assuring that adequate food supplies are maintained, including appropriate storage and rotating of supplies.
• Follows facility policies and procedures regarding proper sanitation, safety, and infection control as mandated by the Texas Department of Health.
• Prepares and serves special diet orders (such as pureed, low sodium, mechanically soft, cold food preparation, etc.)
• Keeps work area clean and free of hazardous equipment.
• Works safely with all equipment and duties.
• Assists with all meal transport as needed.
• Addresses patients, staff, and visitors with warmth and respect.
• Provides services graciously and courteously.
• Assists the cook with meal preparation as needed.
• Utilizes time efficiently and completes duties without sacrificing the quality of work.
• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours and days scheduled to meet the department's needs.
• Deliver formulas to correct nursing stations.
• Provides A.M. formulas according to written recipes and following proscribed methods of sanitation.
• Delivers P.M. formulas according to formula delivery chart maintained by supervisor.
• Prepares and delivers snacks to nurse's station each morning using snack chart.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nexus Health Systems Ltd in Shenandoah, TX is seeking a Dietary Aide to support food preparation and service, ensuring meals meet safety standards and physician orders. You will assist with meal distribution, special diet orders, and maintaining a clean kitchen while interacting with patients and staff in a courteous, respectful manner.

The position requires a high school diploma, at least one year in a food service environment, a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and the ability to