NUTRITION AIDES

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Denison, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Aide supports delivery of nutrition services in a skilled nursing setting. The role may involve preparing and serving food, setting up tables and trays, washing tableware and cooking items, completing general cleaning tasks, and delivering soiled linen to the laundry department. The aide is responsible for meeting sanitation and quality standards and helping maintain patient/resident safety. The position is part-time at Skilled Nursing at Beacon Hill in Denison, Texas. The employer describes its culture as respecting differences and valuing everyone’s contributions.

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

Meet sanitation and quality standards.
Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, tableware, and utensils as needed.
Clean and sanitize assigned equipment and complete assigned logs.
Set dining room tables and patient room trays with appropriate tableware, condiments, and tray tickets.
Perform food preparation tasks and assist with apportioning servings.
Prepare and serve beverages for the tray line 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 necessary.
Deliver soiled linens to the laundry department.
Identify and correct safety hazards.
Fill assigned orders for between-meal nourishments.
Wrap flatware in napkins, as applicable.
Clear and wipe dining tables and the tray line after meals.
Maintain daily care of dishwashing, pot/pan, lavatory, and hand sinks, worktables, and dish storage areas.
Empty trash cans per shift and clean them as assigned.
Sweep and/or mop floors.
Understand and fulfill employee responsibilities under the Cantex Continuing Care Network’s Abuse Prevention Policy and Procedures.
Attend in-services and understand and comply with Patient Care Management Systems.
Help assure patient/resident safety.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.