Nutrition Aide (25017)

Cantex; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation days

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support nutrition delivery in a hospital setting. The role involves preparing and serving food items, setting up dining areas, handling linens, and maintaining sanitation standards across patient care areas.

The ideal candidate will hold a current Food Handler Certificate, have experience in food service, and be proficient in English. The position emphasizes patient safety and adherence to facility policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Current state Food Handler Certificate required.
• Experience in food service and 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, tableware, and utensils as needed.
• Clean and sanitize equipment as assigned.
• Complete Logs as assigned.
• Prepare dining room tables and patient room trays with proper tableware and condiments.
• Assist in food preparation tasks and portion servings.
• Prepare and serve beverages for trayline and dining rooms.
• Perform other cleaning tasks according to schedules.
• Deliver nourishment and supplements identified with patient labels.
• Maintain tray tickets and make necessary changes.
• Deliver soiled linens to laundry and identify safety hazards.
• Clear dining tables and trayline after meals.

Skills

Food Handler Certificate

English literacy

Food service experience

Job description

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

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.

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.