Day to Day Substitute Cook

Berkeley County School District; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkeley County Schools in Martinsburg, WV is seeking a Day to Day Substitute Cook to support the school nutrition program. This on-call role involves serving meals, basic food prep, cleaning, and sanitizing work areas.

Candidates should have food service experience desirably and must hold a current ServSafe Certification. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to work with staff and students.

Qualifications

• Food service experience is desirable and preferred.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Ability to learn safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning and sanitation duties; operates dishwashing equipment; wipes down tables and service areas; stacks and stores kitchen equipment; cleans sink, drain board and food preparation areas.
• Assists in routine food preparation such as cutting and washing fruits and vegetables.
• Serves food items to students and staff as assigned.
• Maintains neat and clean work environment; cleans and stores equipment and tools when job has been completed.
• Follows good safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Food service experience

Safety and sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Day to Day Substitute Cook

Berkeley County Schools (WV) Berkeley County Schools - Martinsburg, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5484324
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Pay starting at $151.05 per day!

*Job Title NEW SUBSTITUTE COOKS
*Job Type Support/Classified - Position - Cook
Other Job Type (if applicable) SUBSTITUTE

JOB SUMMARY:

This on-call position performs general kitchen duties assigned by the Cook-Manager such as service in the cafeteria, vegetable preparation, clean-up duties, etc.

Education and Experience:

• Food service work experience desirable; any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs general cleaning and sanitation duties; operates dishwashing equipment; wipes down tables and service areas; stacks and stores kitchen equipment; cleans sink, drain board and food preparation areas.
• Assists in routine food preparation activities, such as cutting and washing fruits and vegetables.
• Serves food items to students and staff as assigned.
• Maintains neat and clean work environment; cleans and stores equipment and tools when job has been completed.
• Follows good safety and sanitation procedures.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• Performs related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to Cook-Manager, School Principal, and Director of School Nutrition.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to learn safety and sanitation rules and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to learn operating procedures for institutional-sized kitchen work.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to consistently move up to 50 pounds using proper safety precautions.
• Ability to obtain, clarify and exchange information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to maintain neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.

Licenses/Special Requirements:

• Current ServSafe Certification, required.
• All selected applicants are required to take and pass state developed/mandated competency exam for the cook classification.

Additional Job Information

Substitutes must be available and willing to accept at least 50% of received calls/assignments.

Should you be selected you would have to be available to take the cook test and be interviewed by principals.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:
Substitute > Substitute: Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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