Nutrition Aide (24352)

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

401(K) with company match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Uniforms provided

Compassionate care culture

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network in Lufkin, TX is hiring a Nutrition Services Aide to support patient meals and dining services in a skilled nursing setting.

You will help prepare and serve food items, maintain dining areas, and assist with tray setup and sanitation while following safety guidelines and care standards. This role offers competitive pay and benefits with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation and quality standards are met.
• Wash dishes, pots, tableware, and utensils as needed.
• Clean and sanitize equipment as assigned.
• Prepare dining room tables and patient room trays with proper wares.
• Assist in trayline preparation and serving beverages.
• Maintain daily care of dishwashing and work areas.

Skills

Food service experience

English language proficiency

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Skilled Nursing at Larkspur - Lufkin, TX 75904

Position Type: Full Time - PRN

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Nutrition Services

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

Please 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 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.

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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.