NUTRITION AIDES

Cantex-Continuing-Care-Network; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in delivering nutrition services to patients. The role includes preparing and serving food items, setting dining tables and patient trays, cleaning dishes, and delivering nourishments in a clinical setting.

The position emphasizes sanitation, accurate tray tickets, and adherence to safety standards, with responsibilities spanning workflow from meal service to laundry and equipment sanitation.

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.

Responsibilities

• Aids in delivery of Nutrition Services.
• Prepares dining room tables and patient room trays with proper tableware and condiments.
• Performs general cleaning tasks and washes dishes and utensils.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and work areas.
• Delivers nourishments and supplements identified with patient labels.
• Maintains tray tickets and makes changes as directed.
• Delivers soiled linens to laundry and assists with laundry tasks.
• Follows safety procedures and reports hazards as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Sanitation standards

Education

Food Handler Certificate

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.