Nutrition Services Aide — Patient Dining & Food Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holidays & +

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support meal service in a long-term care setting. You may assist with food prep, assemble trays, and ensure proper tableware and condiments are available for residents.

This role emphasizes sanitation, accuracy in meal delivery, and adherence to safety protocols. The position requires a state Food Handler Certificate and English proficiency; prior food service and infection prevention knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and meal preparation is preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assures sanitation, food safety, and quality standards are met.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and food service equipment.
• Completes required logs and documentation.
• Prepares dining room tables and patient room trays with appropriate tableware.
• Assists with food preparation, meal assembly, and portioning.
• Prepares and serves beverages for tray line operations and dining rooms.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation duties according to schedules.
• Delivers nourishments and nutritional supplements identified with patient labels.
• Maintains tray tickets and updates meal service information as directed.
• Delivers soiled linens to the laundry department.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards in dietary and food service areas.
• Wraps flatware in napkins as applicable.
• Cleans dining tables and tray line areas after meals.
• Maintains daily care of dishwashing areas and related stations.
• Performs floor care duties like sweeping, mopping, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Supports compliance with food safety standards and infection prevention practices.
• Attends in-services and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient and resident safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Sanitation practices

Infection prevention

Written & spoken English

Education

Food Handler Certificate (state)

Job description

Cantex Continuing Care Network is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support meal service in a long-term care setting. You may assist with food prep, assemble trays, and ensure proper tableware and condiments are available for residents.

This role emphasizes sanitation, accuracy in meal delivery, and adherence to safety protocols. The position requires a state Food Handler Certificate and English proficiency; prior food service and infection prevention knowledge are preferred.