IANFP-My Cooks Quit and I Need Help? Leadership

Staffing Resources Staff that are cross trained Staff from other departments Are there enough staff planned in the department? Partner facilities Staffing agencies Contract organizations

Other resources Simplify your menu Convenience foods Food activities Volunteers

Hiring Where to look Where are we advertising? Incentives that can be offered-wellness, flexible work arrangements Who is the candidate you are looking for? Who are you attracting? Our image? Are candidates willing to job shadow Wages

Interviewing Are you involved in the process? Are other departments involved? How many interviews are done? What questions are you asking? What expectations are you communicating?

Interviewing Show them the department Be your own cheerleader Business card for follow-up questions Check references Social media Team member referrals

Training Who does the orientation? Who does the training? How much training is given? Experienced team member or first job Exposure to other departments Follow-up with the new team member Future education-Dietitian involvement

training Do staff know the business goals of your organization Do staff know and understand how their work contributes to achieving overall goals Do tasks need to be modified to capture the team member’s skills Treat team members with respect

leadership Three basic components: 1. Trust 2. Productivity 3. Leadership Development

trust Establish rapport, gain, and maintain trust with the people you are leading Genuinely show you care for the people you are leading-give a d*** Influence and be present Feeling valued Paying it forward

productivity This principle is what most people are accustomed to Many think this is the only principle Productivity will be lacking if trust and leadership development aren’t there Lead by example Live what you speak

productivity Listen to your team Address derailing behavior Empower them to move on

Leadership development Leadership and followers-misconception Creating partners, creating a return Need to maximize growth and potential-build your legacy Mold and align people to your purpose Taking care of yourself

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