Nutrition Aides (25207)

Cantex; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support the delivery of nutrition services in a hospital environment. The role may include preparing and serving food items, assembling tables and patient trays, and cleaning dining and kitchen areas according to sanitation standards.

The position emphasizes serving patients, maintaining safety, and following patient-care procedures. English proficiency and an active Food Handler Certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and using food service equipment preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assures sanitation and quality standards are met.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, pots, and utensils.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment as assigned.
• Prepares dining room tables and patient trays with proper ware and condiments.
• Performs various food preparation tasks and assists in portioning servings.
• Prepares and serves beverages for trayline and dining rooms.
• Delivers nourishments and supplements identified with patient labels.
• Maintains daily care of dishwashing and related areas.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards.

Skills

Food service experience

English literacy

Education

State 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.