NUTRITION AIDES (23873)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

About the role

The Nutrition Services Aide supports the delivery of Nutrition Services by preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with various food service tasks.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 delivers nourishment and supplements identified with patient labels
• Maintains tray tickets, making changes as 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, and 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
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans

We offer a highly competitive compensation package.