Nutrition Aide (24251)

Job Summary

The overall purpose of the Nutrition Services Aide position is to aid in the delivery of Nutrition Services. This position may prepare and/or serve food items, prepare tables and trays, wash tableware and cooking items, perform general cleaning tasks and deliver soiled linen to the laundry department.

Qualifications

• Current state Food Handler Certificate
• Experience in food service and using food service equipment is preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language

Essential Functions

• Assures that sanitation and quality standards are met
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, pots, tableware, and utensils as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment as assigned
• Completes Logs as assigned
• Prepares dining room tables and patient room trays with proper tableware, condiments, and tray ticket
• Performs various food preparation tasks and assists in apportioning servings
• Prepares and serves beverages for trayline and dining rooms
• Performs other cleaning tasks according to established schedules
• Prepares and/or deliver nourishment and supplements identified with patient labels
• Maintains tray tickets making changes as may be directed or necessary
• Delivers soiled linens to laundry
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards
• Fills orders for between-meal nourishments as assigned
• Wraps flatware in napkins, as applicable
• Clears and wipes dining tables and trayline following meals
• Maintains daily care of dishwashing, pot/pan, lavatory, and hand sinks, worktables, dish storage areas
• Empties trash cans per shift and cleans as assigned
• Performs floor care by sweeping and/or mopping
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network Policy and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it
• Attends in-services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned

Benefits

• 401K with match
• CEU reimbursement
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans