Cook III, Wirt County Primary/Middle Schools, Temporary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; West Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Education is seeking a Cook III for Wirt County Primary/Middle Schools on a temporary leave-of-absence basis for the 2026-27 school year. The role requires a high school diploma and ability to pass state mandated tests for cooks, with teamwork and communication as core skills.

Salary is based on Wirt County Salary Scale C, with years of service considered. Deadline for applications is 11:59 pm on November 9, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others.
• Possess knowledge, skills and ability to carry out responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities as per job description (available upon request).

Skills

Communication and teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook III, Wirt County Primary/Middle Schools, Temporary JobID: 76108

Principal/Directors will post in the office and work areas

DATE: 10/29/2026

POSITION: Cook III, Wirt County Primary/Middle Schools

This posting is in compliance with WV Code ?18A-4-15a (2) (D):

If a regular or substitute fills a vacancy that is related in any manner to an

unpaid leave of absence or the absence of an employee on workers'

compensation as provided in this section, upon termination of the absence

the employee shall be returned to his or her original position or status

CONTRACT: Temporary Position to Fill Leave of Absence:Throughout the completion

2026-27 School Year,or until the employee can return to their previous position,

(whichever occurs first).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Complete and pass state mandated tests for cooks
• Ability to communicate and work well with others
• Possess the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully carry out responsibilities of the position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to performtasks requiring strength to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform tasks that require flexibility to bend, stretch, twist or reach with body, arms and/or legs.

Must be able to climb steps and ladders up to designated areas to perform job assignments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As per job description (available upon request)

SALARY: Based on Wirt CountySalaryScale C, job classification, andyears ofservice.

DEADLINEFOR APPLICATION: 11:59 pm on November 9, 2026

(Considerationfor this position is in compliancewithWV Code; classification definitions.)

Equal Opportunity Employer Wirt County Schools will grant employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or handicap, and there will be no discrimination based on these factors in the salary, promotion, or termination of any employee.