Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $11.00 - $13.75
Benefits
401k
CEU reimbursement
vacation
sick leave
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Job Description
Cantex Continuing Care Network is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals in need of continuing care services. Known for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Cantex fosters an inclusive workplace culture that respects and values the contributions of all team members, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and empowered. The company operates within the healthcare sector, focusing on long-term care, rehabilitation, and supportive services that enhance the quality of life for patients and residents. For more information about this location and the services provided, please visit cantexcc.com.
The role of Nutrition Services Aide at Cantex is integral to the smooth operation and delivery of nutrition services within the care environment. This position primarily involves assisting with food preparation and service, ensuring sanitation and quality standards are consistently met. Nutrition Services Aides are responsible for preparing and serving food items, setting up dining room tables and patient trays with the necessary tableware and condiments, and handling dishwashing and cleaning tasks. They play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards by sanitizing equipment, cleaning work areas, and identifying potential safety hazards.
Additionally, this role requires careful attention to detail as Nutrition Services Aides prepare and deliver nourishment and supplements labeled for individual patients, maintain accurate tray tickets, and assist with food service equipment. Beyond food service duties, aides also manage routine cleaning tasks like emptying trash and performing floor care to support a hygienic environment. Emphasis is placed on adhering to Cantex’s policies and procedures, including those for abuse prevention and patient safety, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all patients and staff.
Cantex offers an equal opportunity employment environment and seeks individuals who are committed to high standards of care and safety. The employment type is full-time or part-time based on operational needs, and compensation is highly competitive. Benefits include a comprehensive package with 401(k) matching, continuing education reimbursement, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, medical and dental insurance, and supplemental insurance plans. This position is ideal for those who have a passion for contributing to a caring community, have a basic background in food service, and value a supportive, inclusive workplace. Fluency in English is required as well as possession of a current state Food Handler Certificate, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The Nutrition Services Aide role offers rewarding opportunities to contribute significantly to patient care and wellbeing within a supportive and diverse healthcare network.
The role of Nutrition Services Aide at Cantex is integral to the smooth operation and delivery of nutrition services within the care environment. This position primarily involves assisting with food preparation and service, ensuring sanitation and quality standards are consistently met. Nutrition Services Aides are responsible for preparing and serving food items, setting up dining room tables and patient trays with the necessary tableware and condiments, and handling dishwashing and cleaning tasks. They play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards by sanitizing equipment, cleaning work areas, and identifying potential safety hazards.
Additionally, this role requires careful attention to detail as Nutrition Services Aides prepare and deliver nourishment and supplements labeled for individual patients, maintain accurate tray tickets, and assist with food service equipment. Beyond food service duties, aides also manage routine cleaning tasks like emptying trash and performing floor care to support a hygienic environment. Emphasis is placed on adhering to Cantex’s policies and procedures, including those for abuse prevention and patient safety, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all patients and staff.
Cantex offers an equal opportunity employment environment and seeks individuals who are committed to high standards of care and safety. The employment type is full-time or part-time based on operational needs, and compensation is highly competitive. Benefits include a comprehensive package with 401(k) matching, continuing education reimbursement, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, medical and dental insurance, and supplemental insurance plans. This position is ideal for those who have a passion for contributing to a caring community, have a basic background in food service, and value a supportive, inclusive workplace. Fluency in English is required as well as possession of a current state Food Handler Certificate, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The Nutrition Services Aide role offers rewarding opportunities to contribute significantly to patient care and wellbeing within a supportive and diverse healthcare network.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- current state Food Handler Certificate
- ability to read, write, and speak English
- basic experience in food service preferred
- ability to follow instructions and maintain sanitation standards
- physically able to perform cleaning and food service tasks
- reliable and punctual
Job 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
Job Duties
- 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 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 employees 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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