Nutrition Aide

Cantex Continuing Care Network • Allen, TX

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About The Position

The Nutrition Services Aide supports delivery of nutrition services in a skilled nursing setting. The position may prepare and serve food items, set tables and patient trays, wash tableware and cooking items, perform general cleaning, and deliver soiled linen to the laundry department. The role is based at The Belmont at Twin Creeks in Allen, Texas, with shifts listed as 6 a.m.–2 p.m. and 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

The aide helps maintain sanitation, food quality, and patient/resident safety; prepares dining rooms and trays; assists with food preparation and serving; cleans equipment and work areas; completes assigned logs; and carries out other duties as assigned. Employees are expected to review and follow the Cantex Continuing Care Network’s abuse-prevention policies and comply with Patient Care Management Systems.

Requirements

• Current state Food Handler Certificate.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food service.
• Experience using food service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation and quality standards are met.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, tableware, and utensils as needed.
• Clean and sanitize equipment as assigned.
• Complete assigned logs.
• Prepare dining room tables and patient room trays with proper tableware, condiments, and tray tickets.
• Perform food preparation tasks and assist with apportioning servings.
• Prepare and serve beverages for trayline and dining rooms.
• Perform cleaning tasks according to established schedules.
• Prepare and/or deliver nourishment and supplements identified with patient labels.
• Maintain tray tickets and make changes as directed or needed.
• Deliver soiled linens to the laundry department.
• Identify and correct safety hazards.
• Fill orders for between-meal nourishments as assigned.
• Wrap flatware in napkins, as applicable.
• Clear and wipe dining tables and trayline following meals.
• Maintain daily care of dishwashing, pot/pan, lavatory, and hand sinks; worktables; and dish storage areas.
• Empty trash cans per shift and clean as assigned.
• Sweep and/or mop floors.
• Review and follow abuse-prevention policies and comply with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Help assure patient/resident safety.
• Attend in-services.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• CEU reimbursement
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Supplemental insurance plans
• Highly competitive compensation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed