Nutrition Aides (24206)

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Summary

The Nutrition Services Aide position aids in the delivery of Nutrition Services. Duties may include preparing and serving food items, setting tables and trays, washing tableware and cooking items, performing general cleaning tasks, and delivering 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.

Responsibilities

• Assure that sanitation and quality standards are met.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, tableware, and utensils as needed.
• Clean and sanitize equipment as assigned.
• Complete logs as assigned.
• Prepare dining room tables and patient room trays with proper tableware, condiments, and tray tickets.
• Perform various food preparation tasks and assist in apportioning servings.
• Prepare and serve beverages for tray line and dining rooms.
• Perform other 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.
• Deliver soiled linens to laundry.
• 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 tray line 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.
• Perform floor care by sweeping and/or mopping.
• Review Cantex Continuing Care Network Policy and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and enforce them.
• Attend in‑services, understand, and comply with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Continuing Education Unit (CEU) reimbursement
• Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans
• Highly competitive compensation package