Cook III/Cafeteria Manager Berlin McKinney Elementary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs in Charleston, WV seeks a kitchen assistant to maintain standards of work and conduct, supervise other kitchen staff, and help with meal service.

You will prepare menus when needed, place orders, monitor portion control, inventory supplies, and verify deliveries. The role supports daily operation of school cafeterias and ensures safety.

Paper applications accepted through March 1, 2025 with online submissions after that date; selection follows seniority under WV Code.

Qualifications

• Valid Wyoming County Food Handlers Permit.
• Proficient in cooking and food preparation; institutional or commercial background preferred.
• Ability to read recipes and calculate ingredient amounts.
• Familiar with operation and safety of school kitchen equipment.
• Must pass WVDE cook competency test.
• Additional qualifications detailed in job description.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of work and conduct as determined by the Director of Child Nutrition and General Wellness.
• Assign tasks to other kitchen employees and train new kitchen personnel.
• Prepare menus, when necessary, that meet standards and prevailing food patterns of different age students.
• Inventories and orders food and supplies.
• Verifies invoices for cost, quality, and quantity of deliveries.
• Monitors portion and quality control.
• Maintains accurate daily records for milk and meals.
• Is knowledgeable to the functions of kitchen equipment and responsible for its use, care, and repair.
• Assists in preparing meals and clean-up after meals.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Wyoming County Food Handlers Permit

Cooking and food preparation

Read recipes and ingredient math

Operate school kitchen equipment

WVDE cook competency test

Job description

Job Summary:

1. Maintain standards of work and conduct as determined by the Director of Child Nutrition and General Wellness
2. Assigns tasks to other kitchen employees and is responsible for training new kitchen personnel
3. Prepares menus, when necessary, that meet standards and prevailing food patterns of different age students
4. Inventories and orders food and supplies
5. Verifies invoices for cost, quality, and quantity of deliveries
6. Monitors portion and quality control
7. Maintains accurate daily records for milk and meals
8. Is knowledgeable to the functions of kitchen equipment and responsible for its use, care, and repair
9. Assists in preparing meals and clean-up after meals
10. Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

1. A valid Wyoming County Food Handlers Permit
2. Proficient in all areas of cooking and food preparation with a background in institutional or commercial cooking preferred
3. Should be able to read recipes and make necessary calculations for ingredient measurements
4. Should have a functional working skill in the operation of all types of school kitchen equipment
5. Must pass the WVDE cook competency test
6. Demonstrates qualifications further detailed in job description

Employment Term: 200 days

Application Procedure:

Paper applications will be accepted through March 1, 2025, as well as online applications. After March 1, 2025, all applications must be submitted online.

Selection Procedure:

Service personnel positions are hired on seniority, as per WV Code.