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Charleston, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026

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PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS
SUBSTITUTE COOK


JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • TOTAL COMPENSATION: Based on the service personnel pay scale.
  • QUALIFICATIONS:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Must successfully pass state competency test for cook.
    • Background in institution food service.
    • Physical fitness and emotional stability to carry on the job.
    • Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations in the past year will not be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration; addition minimum requirements for applicants not currently employed; applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; the ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
    • Ability to pass a criminal background check.
  • IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Cafeteria Manager and Principal
  • DUTIES: To assist in the implementation of the assigned school meal program.
  • WORK HOURS:  As assigned and determined by the principal/cafeteria manager and when a substitute is needed for the vacant position.
  • EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION:  Cook I
  • RESPONSIBILITIES:  The cool shall be responsible for:
    • Performing duties for food preparation as required by cafeteria manager.
    • Maintain sanitation standards for food service area.
    • Maintaining positive work habits.
    • Performing duties efficiently and productively.
    • Maintaining and/or upgrading skills.
    • Maintaining personal qualities appropriate for assigned job.
  • PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:  The following performance standards and indicator further define the job responsibilities of a cook:
    • Work Habits:
      • Perform duties involved in the area of preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities.
      • Practice safety precaution measures in all phases of food service operation.
      • Participate in implementing cost containment measure while maintaining quality.
      • Knowledge of operating all equipment, work techniques and methods of performing duties.
      • Willingness to work in any situation.
      • Maintains regular attendance.
      • is punctual.
      • Exhibits enthusiasm.
      • Exhibits self-confidence.
      • Demonstrates good work judgment by not trying to do more or less than capable of.
      • Enforce time and motion economy to ensure that all meals served are tasty and attractive to customers.
    • Performance:
      • Follow the cafeteria manager's instruction in producing and serving food to meet federal and state nutritional standards.
      • Interpret menus to ensure that WV standards for nutrition are being met.
      • Exhibit the ability to prepare food in large quantities without constant reference to recipe card or asking other employees questions.
      • Maintains required forms and records as assigned by manager.
      • Is responsible for general cleaning of food service area.
      • Is responsible for stocking shelves and cleaning storeroom.
      • Utilizes all food stocked to the fullest extent possible.
      • Advises cafeteria manager of repairs needed to equipment.
      • Keeps cafeteria manager informed of pertinent situations.
      • Exhibits the ability to serve food in quantities which meet requirements.
      • Works under stress efficiently and effectively.
      • Performs other duties assigned by cafeteria manager or principal.
      • Is able to work under supervision of the cafeteria manager or principal without complaining but is willing to give suggestions.
    • Training and Experience:
      • Particip

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West Virginia Department of Education

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