Cook II

HEDGESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package (≈35% of)

Job summary

Berkeley County Schools is seeking a Cook II at Hedgesville High School in Martinsburg, WV. The role requires preparing and serving meals for students and staff while following all health and safety guidelines. The position is a 200‑day contract with a start date in November and a paid benefits package.

The schedule runs 6:30 am to 1:30 pm. The ideal candidate will have food service experience, a valid school district food handler's card, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with

Qualifications

• General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale.
• General knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment.
• Skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and other food to children and adults in a courteous customer service oriented manner.
• Organize and set up equipment and workstations.
• Perform duties following health, food service, government and other regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of food portions and prepares cafeteria counter.
• Serve students and staff from the cafeteria counter.
• Remove used dishes and assist in cleaning counters, tables, and furnishings.
• Practice personal hygiene and proper sanitation procedures.
• Set up and break down of serving areas.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Kitchen equipment

Customer service

Education

Food handler's card

Read and follow menus/work schedules

Job description

Cook II

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This job is also posted in Berkeley County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5962819
Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 3, 2026

Job Description

Position: Cook II

Location: HedgesvilleHigh School

Division: Administration and Support Services

Responsibility: Implementation of child nutrition program meal services

Accountable to: Building Principal & Director of Food Services

Pay Grade: B (Minimum $30,212-Maximum $44,352)

Benefits: C ompetitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

Contract: 200 days

Time: 6:30 am-1:30 pm

Start Date: November 3, 2026

Number of Jobs: 1 job

FILLING SERVICE PERSONNEL VACANCIES:

Consider Applicants in this Order

• Regularly employed service personnel who hold a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy
• Service personnel who have held a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy whose employment has been discontinued in accordance with this section
• Regularly employed service personnel who do not hold a classification title within the classification category of vacancy
• Service personnel who have not held a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy and whose employment has been discontinued in accordance with this section
• Substitute service personnel who hold a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy
• Substitute service personnel who do not hold a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy
• New service personnel

For Each Candidate Consider Each of the Following

• Seniority
• Qualifications
• Evaluation of past service

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and other food to children and adults in a courteous customer service oriented manner. Organize and set up equipment and workstations. Perform duties following health, food service, government and other regulations.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Assists in the preparation of food portions and prepares cafeteria counter.
• Serves students and staff from the cafeteria counter.
• Removes used dishes and assists in the cleaning of counters, tables, and furnishings in the dining area.
• Takes turn in washing pots and pans.
• Practice personal hygiene and proper sanitation procedures.
• Exhibit courtesy and understanding to staff and customers.
• Set up and break down of serving areas.
• Participate in formal and informal training.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sanitation practices.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale; general knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment; skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff. Able to maintain emotional control, the ability to work with others in a close fast paced environment and the ability to address customers in a pleasant, courteous manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A level of education necessary for reading and following written food menus and work schedules.

A valid food handler's card issued by the school division.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to be exposed to chemicals.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

None.

Non-Exempt

Berkeley County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate's qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application and provide requested items will result in the application not being considered.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Lee-Dorah Wokpara , Coordinator of Recruitment
• Berkeley County Schools
• Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]