Kitchen Staff

Job Details: Job Location: SGCH New Tomorrow Resiliency Center - Brownsville, TX 78526, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School

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; use 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.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma/GED

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Excel.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Have a record of tuberculosis screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly exert up to 25 pounds of force (mopping, lifting groceries, moving furniture, cooking, etc.) and occasionally be able to perform a restraint on youth weighing up to 200 lbs. Must be able to frequently maintain visual and auditory supervision of multiple children. The employee must be able to make quick decisions, tolerate frustration, and be able to always balance mental toughness with compassion. The employee must be able to multitask.

Work Environment

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee must be able to function in a noisy environment.

Notes

All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles, and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Sunny Glen Children’s Home is recognized.

Sunny Glen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal and state employment laws. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this class classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications: Education and/or Experience

High school diploma/GED