This is a part time position for a Saturday and Sunday position. The hours can be either AM or PM. Call Krystal Simmons 336-756-7812 for more information.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates a positive and professional image that emulates the organization’s mission statement and encourages a spirit of cooperation and teamwork with co-workers.
• Prepares/handles food in accordance with proper food handling techniques.
• Assists in preparing meals and snacks that are accurately assembled, including proper temperature, therapeutic diets, special items, regular and adaptive utensils, and delivered within established time frames.
• Ensures that food is stored in accordance with safe food handling standards. Complete documentation of proper holding temperatures for all refrigerated and frozen food storage areas.
• Ensures that food storage areas are clean and properly arranged at all times.
• Participates in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, including work stations, food storage areas, service and delivery equipment, floors, etc., in accordance with established practice.
• Ensures that all sanitizing solutions are maintained at proper dilution.
• Disposes of food waste in accordance with established practice.
• Washes service ware and dishware including operation of the dish machine and manual ware washing. Ensures that all clean service ware and dishware is properly stored.
• Complies with all Infection Control, Standard Precautions, and OSHA standards for healthcare professionals.
• Performs administrative duties as required, including processing diet order changes, generating labels or reports, identifying equipment or supply needs or issues.
• Participates in all department meetings and completes all required educational course work as indicated.
• Assures residents safety.
• Performs all or duties as assigned.

Qualifications: One year of experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to operate department specific equipment.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required.
• Ability to respect residents including those who have impaired cognition.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.