Nutrition Aide

Larkspur; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health plan

Dental options

Vision coverage

401K with company match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network in Lufkin, TX is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support food service operations within the nutrition department. You will assist with meal prep, tray assembly, dining room setup, and sanitary tasks to ensure patient nourishment and comfort.

The role requires a Food Handler Certificate and offers growth opportunities within a compassionate care environment, with comprehensive benefits and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in sanitation and quality control for nutrition services.
• Prepares dining room tables and patient room trays with proper tableware and condiments.
• Performs cleaning tasks and helps with nourishment delivery and tray assembly.
• Delivering soiled linens to laundry and assisting with meal service as needed.

Skills

Food handling

English proficiency

Job description

What We Offer You:Competitive payComprehensive health plan options, dental options, and vision coverageAdditional supplements benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)401(K) with company matchGenerous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for fulltime positionsCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesA company culture that is committed to compassionate careComplementary uniforms and many more perks and benefitsPlease visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.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 payComprehensive health plan options, dental options, and vision coverageAdditional supplements benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)401(K) with company matchGenerous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for fulltime positionsCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesA company culture that is committed to compassionate careComplementary uniforms and many more perks and benefitsQualifications: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.#LPWe 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.