Cook (6am - 2pm)

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is seeking a school kitchen aide for a position at Herndon Consolidated Elementary and Middle School. The role involves food preparation, serving students and staff, and helping maintain a clean, organized kitchen in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Wyoming County Foodhandlers Permit and demonstrate proficiency in institutional cooking, recipe reading, and safe equipment operation.

Qualifications

• A valid Wyoming County Foodhandlers Permit.
• Proficient in all areas of cooking and food preparation with a background in institutional or commercial cooking preferred.
• Should be able to read recipes and make necessary calculations for ingredient measurements.
• Should have a functional working skill in the operation of all types of school kitchen equipment.
• Must pass WVDE cook competency test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of work and conduct as determined by the Director of Child Nutrition and General Wellness.
• Preparation of all types of food according to State and Federal guidelines.
• Wash dishes, sweep and mop kitchen area, as needed.
• Cleans all equipment used.
• Serve food to students and staff.
• Aid in taking inventory of food and supplies and restocks storage areas as food and supplies are received.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Cooking & Food Prep

Reading recipes

Equipment operation

Inventory management

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: Herndon Consolidated Elementary and Middle School

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain standards of work and conduct as determined by the Director of Child Nutrition and General Wellness.
• Preparation of all types of food acording to State and Federal guidelines
• Wash dishes, sweep and mop kitchen area, as needed
• Cleans all equipment used
• Serve food to students and staff
• Aid in taking inventory of food and supplies and restocks storage areas as food and supplies are received
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors

Qualifications:

• A valid Wyoming County Foodhandlers Permit
• Proficient in all areas of cooking and food preparation with a background in institutional or commercial cooking preferred
• Should be able to read recipes and make necessary calculations for ingredient measurements
• Should have a functional working skill in the operation of all types of school kitchen equipment
• Must pass WVDE cook competency test

Employment Term:

200 days

Selection Procedure:

Service personnel positions are hired based off of seniority in accordance to WV Code.