Kitchen Staff

## Description

**Sunny Glen Children's Home Job Description**

**Job Title:** Kitchen Staff

**Supervisor:** Food Service and Kitchen Manager

**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt

**Prepared by:** Human Resources Department

**General Summary:**

The main objective of the kitchen staff position is to maintain the tray line area ready for the next meal service in a timely manner. In addition, this position is responsible for replenishing floor stock according to the floor stock forms and dishwashing.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Responsible for the general order and cleanliness of the tray line area. This includes sweeping and mopping.
• Follows proper procedures when serving food during mealtimes. Take temperature and taste foods before the tray line starts.
• Keep all silverware stocked and ready for mealtimes. Ensure that all plates, bottoms, tops, and trays are ready for the next tray line service.
• Refill the service area's refrigerator and get it ready for the next meal service.
• Maintains temperature log using T-sticks or recommended thermometer.
• Replenish floor stock based on floor stock forms, all items requested should be accounted for, and notify the manager for any items that are out.
• Discuss with a manager when there is a discrepancy on the floor stock form.
• Maintain refrigerators on the floor clean and free of expired items. Any open containers and expired items should be thrown away.
• Follows standardized cleaning, safety, and sanitation procedures. Practices the “clean-as-you-go” philosophy.
• Maintains floor and traffic areas by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and spot cleaning. • Follows departmental closing procedures.
• Performs daily cleaning assignments.
• Be sure every area has clean trashcans in place. Discard all trash and empty cardboard bins.
• Cleans and returns all pots, pans, China, flatware, trays, storage containers, other items, utensils, and equipment in a timely manner, following FNS standards and policies. • Sets up and maintains a 3-compartment sink.
• Change water as needed and maintain proper levels of chemical additives to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize items.
• Check the soap supply and use a test strip to be sure that the correct amount of sanitizing agent is present.
• Maintain a clean dish machine and monitor soap and rinse additive supplies. Replenish dishes and dry trays to the counter in a timely manner.
• Prepare all food items strictly adhering to Sunny Glen recipes and designated production quantities as written on the “Daily Production Sheet.”
• Assist management in any way that is conducive to the successful and efficient operation of the Kitchen.
• 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.

**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.

**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.

**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.

**Business Acumen -** Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.

**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.

**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; and 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.