NUTRITION AIDES (24190)

Cantex; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health plan options

Dental plan options

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support nutrition services in a healthcare setting. The role involves preparing and serving food items, setting up tables and trays, and delivering nourishments to patients while upholding sanitation standards.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to policies, and compassionate patient care. We offer competitive pay, health/dental/vision plans, 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off for full-time staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains sanitation and quality standards.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, pots, tableware, and utensils.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment as assigned.
• Prepares dining room tables and patient room trays with proper tableware, condiments, and tray ticket.
• Assists in food preparation tasks and portions.
• Delivers nourishments and supplements identified with patient labels.
• Maintains daily care of dishwashing and related facilities.

Skills

English proficiency

Food service experience

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

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 plan options, and vision coverage
• Additional Supplemental Benefits (life Insurance, Disability, Accident, Etc.)
• 401 (k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for full-time 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.

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.