Cook II - After School Program (Summersville Elementary)

Salary/Terms:          Daily rate of pay per Nicholas County Pay Scale.  Monday through Thursday from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm for the 2026-2027 school year.  Paid for actual days worked.     

Classification:         Service

Reports to:               Building Principal, Site Coordinator and Child Nutrition Director

Evaluation:               Evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor in accordance with WV State Code 18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and NCOBE 4220.

FLSA Status:            Non-Exempt 

Qualifications:  
 

1. High School Diploma, General Equivalent Development Certificate (GED) per West Virginia Code §18A-2-5
2. Personnel must be or have been classified in this category, or must pass the state prescribed exam for this position per West Virginia Code §18A-4-8e
3. Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c
4. Maintain current County Board of Health Food Service Worker's Permit
5. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description  

Description: Cook means a person employed to assist other cooks and/or interpret menus and to prepare and serve meals in a food service program of a school. 

Job Summary:    

The cook performs responsible cooking and baking duties, following nutritionally sound menus, and may be assigned inventory, record keeping, computer input responsibilities. The cook may assume additional duties in the absence of the Cafeteria Manager. Positions in this class require specific training and the ability to do quantity cooking and/or baking. After initial orientation, work is performed with minimum supervision. The work requires moderate physical effort, continuous standing, and use of commercial food service equipment.    

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.          

Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.  

Staff members have a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values. 

Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintains positive work habits
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Maintains positive attitude and has other personal qualities essential to job success including quality communication skills
• Maintains a positive working environment and is cooperative with students, peers, other school personnel, parents, and the community
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with State and County policies and regulations
• Performs duties efficiently and productively
• Works safely using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques thus decreasing risk of injury to self and co-workers 2
• Maintains current knowledge of NSLP, West Virginia Child Nutrition, and Nicholas County food program requirements
• Washes trays, pots, pans, and utensils;
• Sweeps and mops kitchen and storage areas.
• Cleans all equipment used in preparing and serving meals. Serves food to students and faculty.
• Must demonstrate safe handling of food preparation, service, and storage.
• Maintains adequate food inventory
• Reviews weekly menus for planning food preparation schedule
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of the position
• Prepares school meals for students and adults
• Prepares special dietary items for identified students
• Unloads, separates, inspects, and stocks food/kitchen items
• Operates and maintains commercial food service equipment and utensils
• Maintains current NSLP, West Virginia Child Nutrition, and Nicholas County records including but not limited to production records, monthly menus, USDA documentation, bills, receipts, and West Virginia State Health Department documents
• Read and comply with lab