Nutrition Aides (23734)

Cantex; Silsbee (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health plan options

Dental plan options

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Compassionate care culture

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in delivering nutrition services within our care facilities. Responsibilities include meal prep, tray assembly, dishwashing, sanitation, and delivery of nourishments to patients.

Candidate will maintain sanitation, complete daily logs, and follow safety policies while supporting patient care and comfort. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 delivers 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.

Skills

Food service experience

Food service equipment operation

English language proficiency

Education

Current state 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 delivers 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.