Nutrition Services Aide

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Port Arthur (TX); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday &Paid

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Descripción de la vacante

Cantex Continuing Care Network is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support dining services in a long-term care setting. Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, cleaning equipment, delivering nourishments, and ensuring food safety and sanitation in line with regulations.

The role requires ability to read, write, and speak English, and a current state Food Handler Certificate. Prior food service experience is preferred and benefits include competitive wages and employee wellness

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Assures that sanitation, food safety, and quality standards are met.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, pots, pans, tableware, and utensils as needed.
• Prepares dining room tables and patient room trays with appropriate tableware, condiments, and tray tickets.
• Assists with food preparation, meal assembly, tray line operations, and portioning of food servings.
• Prepares and serves beverages for tray line operations and dining rooms.
• Maintains daily care of dishwashing areas, pot and pan stations, lavatories, hand sinks, worktables, and dish storage areas.
• Delivers nourishments and nutritional supplements identified with patient labels.
• Follows safety protocols and infection prevention practices.

Conocimientos

Food service experience

Food safety knowledge

Infection prevention awareness

English proficiency

Educación

Current state Food Handler Certificate

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The overall purpose of the Nutrition Services Aide position is to support the delivery of Nutrition Services within a long-term care and healthcare environment. This position may prepare and serve food items, assist with meal service, prepare dining tables and meal trays, wash tableware and kitchen equipment, perform sanitation and cleaning duties, and deliver soiled linen to the laundry department. The Nutrition Services Aide supports quality resident dining services, food safety, infection prevention, sanitation compliance, and patient satisfaction while ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assures that sanitation, food safety, and quality standards are met.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, pots, pans, tableware, and utensils as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and food service equipment as assigned.
• Completes required logs and documentation as assigned.
• Prepares dining room tables and patient room trays with appropriate tableware, condiments, and tray tickets.
• Assists with food preparation, meal assembly, tray line operations, and portioning of food servings.
• Prepares and serves beverages for tray line operations and dining rooms.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation duties according to established schedules.
• Prepares and delivers nourishments and nutritional supplements identified with patient labels.
• Maintains tray tickets and updates meal service information as directed or required.
• Delivers soiled linens to the laundry department.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards in dietary and food service areas.
• Fills orders for assigned between-meal nourishments and snacks.
• Wraps flatware in napkins as applicable.
• Clears, sanitizes, and wipes dining tables and tray line areas following meals.
• Maintains daily care of dishwashing areas, pot and pan stations, lavatories, hand sinks, worktables, and dish storage areas.
• Empties trash receptacles each shift and cleans assigned areas.
• Performs floor care duties including sweeping, mopping, and maintaining cleanliness of dietary department areas.
• Supports compliance with food safety standards, sanitation requirements, infection prevention practices, and departmental procedures.
• Attends in-services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient and resident safety.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Current state Food Handler Certificate.
• Experience in food service, dietary services, meal preparation, and operation of food service equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, safe food handling, and infection prevention preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.