Cook

## Description
**Sunny Glen Children's Home Job Description**
**Job Title:**Cook
**Supervisor:**Head Cook
**FLSA Status:**Non-Exempt
**Prepared by**: Human Resources Department
**Summary**
Is responsible for cooking meals and food service for patients as well as retail and catering.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Prepare all food items strictly adhering to Sunny Glen recipes and designated production quantities as written on the “Daily Production Sheet.”
• Must have a properly calibrated thermometer.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the day and follow departmental cleaning, sanitation, and closing procedures.
• Label and date all food items. Break down all cardboard boxes and discard them.
• Assist management in any way that is conducive to the successful and efficient operation of the Kitchen.
• Work the serving line and maintain proper portion control.
• Adheres to the Facility’s Emergency Preparedness Program, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other mandatory programs in the Facility as appropriate.
• Adheres to Facility’s Policies and Procedures including the confidentiality and Patient’s Rights Policies as outlined in the Facility’s Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Other duties may be assigned.

**Competencies -**To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

• **Continuous Learning -**Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• **Job Knowledge** - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• **Use of Technology -**Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• **Problem-Solving -**Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• **Project Management** - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• **Communications -**Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• **Cooperation** - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• **Oral Communication** - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• **Teamwork -**Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• **Written Communication -**Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• **Change Management -**Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• **Team Leadership -**Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.
• **Delegation -**Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
• **Leadership -**Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• **Quality Management -**Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• **Visionary Leadership** - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. The position will integrate Sunny Glen’s Core Values throughout their day-to-day operations.
• **Conflict Resolution -**Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
• **Cost Consciousness** - Works within approved budget; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• **Diversity -**Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• **Ethics -**Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• **Organizational Support -**Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
• **Strategic Thinking** - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• **Adaptability** - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• **Achievement Focus -**Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities.
• **Attendance/Punctuality -**Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• **Dependability -**Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• **Initiative**- Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• **Innovation -**Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.