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Food & Nutrition Specialist

Canyon View Care Center
Palisade, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
What We're About

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

Requirements

You care.

Food & Nutrition Specialist Perks

  • Generous Bonuses
  • Daily Pay Advance Option Available
  • Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary
  • Health Benefits
  • 401K

Food & Nutrition Specialist Summary

The primary responsibility of your job position is to provide assistance in all food functions following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to follow established policies and procedures as directed by the Food and Nutrition Services Manager in order to assist in food preparation, serve a well-balanced meal and maintain a clean and sanitary dining hall.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Assist cook in preparing meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with established portion control procedures.
  • Set up and deliver meal trays, food carts, etc. to designated areas.
  • Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
  • Serve food in dining room as instructed.
  • Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
  • Assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils.
  • Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc.
  • Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures.
  • Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
  • Perform all other duties as requested

Qualifications

  • Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance with Rx benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision care
  • 401k
  • Paid vacation

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