Nutrition Aides (24804)

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network in Denison, TX seeks a Nutrition Services Aide to support meal service and patient nourishment. The role involves preparing and serving meals, setting tables, washing dishes, and delivering nourishments as needed in a nursing environment.

Requires a Current state Food Handler Certificate, ability to read/write/speak English, and prior food service experience. This PRN position offers flexibility and benefits through Cantex.

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

• Sanitation and quality standards are met.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, tableware, and utensils.
• Clean and sanitize equipment as assigned.
• Complete Logs as assigned.
• Prepare dining room tables and patient trays with proper tableware, condiments, and tray tickets.
• Assist in food preparation and portioning.
• Prepare and serve beverages for trayline and dining rooms.
• Perform other cleaning tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food Handler Certificate

Food service experience

English literacy

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Skilled Nursing at Beacon Hill - Denison, TX 75020, Position Type: PRN, Job Category: Nutrition Services, Nutrition Aides *As Needed* Beacon Hill

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.