Nutrition Services Aide — Patient Dining & Safety

Cantex; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Rewards program

Job summary

The Nutrition Services Aide at Cantex supports meal service and dining operations in a long-term care setting. You’ll assist with food preparation, tray assembly, washing dishes, sanitation, and delivering nourishments while complying with safety standards and regulations.

You will maintain patient satisfaction, help with dining room setup, and support infection prevention and quality dining services. A Food Handler Certificate and English language ability are required, with benefits including

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.

Responsibilities

• Assures that sanitation, food safety, and quality standards are met.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and tableware.
• Prepares dining room tables and patient trays with appropriate tableware.
• Assists with food preparation and meal assembly.
• Delivers nourishments and nutritional supplements identified with patient labels.
• Maintains tray tickets and updates meal service information.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation duties as scheduled.
• Attends in-services and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.

Skills

Food service

English proficiency

Sanitation knowledge

Infection prevention

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

The Nutrition Services Aide at Cantex supports meal service and dining operations in a long-term care setting. You’ll assist with food preparation, tray assembly, washing dishes, sanitation, and delivering nourishments while complying with safety standards and regulations.

You will maintain patient satisfaction, help with dining room setup, and support infection prevention and quality dining services. A Food Handler Certificate and English language ability are required, with benefits including