Food Service Worker, 27-012

WVU Parkersburg; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Tuition waiver

Job summary

WVU Parkersburg is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare daily menu items and operate cash registers on a on-site basis at Main Campus in Parkersburg, WV. The role includes handling café duties and limited bookstore support, with a 37.50 hour work week.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, six months of food prep experience or equivalent, and WV food handler’s permit within 30 days of starting. The position offers benefits and stable schedule.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Six months’ food preparation in a large-scale operation or equivalent.
• Licensure: WV food handler’s permit required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entrees per production worksheets.
• Prepare espresso coffee per recipes.
• Carve portions of meat for individual servings.
• Gather supplies needed for production.
• Mix ingredients for icings, glazes, toppings.
• Operate a cash register.
• Determine proper food preparation.
• Store leftovers properly.
• Maintain a clean sanitary workplace per regulations.
• Support Riverhawk Books & Supply Store operations as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Kitchen production

Equipment operation

Communication

Prioritization

Cash register

Record keeping

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Worker

Position # 27-012

WVU Parkersburg is a Community and Technical College located in Parkersburg, WV along with Jackson County Center in Ripley, WV and Innovation & Technology Center in Vienna, WV. We are not a branch of West Virginia University. We are dedicated to teaching and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%
• Health and life insurance plans through PEIA and flexible benefits through Mountaineer Flexible Benefits
• Annual and sick leave for full-time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty
• Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
• WVU Parkersburg tuition waiver (if eligible) for an employee, employee’s spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger

Posted

10/06/2026 with an application deadline of 10/20/2026

Employment Status

Non-Exempt/Classified/Hourly Staff, full-time regular, benefits eligible position.

Other Essential Job Requirements

• This is an on-site position.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and punctuality are expected to ensure performance of the essential function of the job, including scheduled meetings and shifts.
• This is a 37.50 hour per week position.
• May require working alternate hours or alternate locations upon request to support campus mission

Shift

Variable. Standard hours 6:30am-2:30pm

Primary Location

Main Campus – 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg WV 26104

Pay Grade

01 - Minimum $12.97 - Midpoint $15.97 Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Function/Summary

This is a food service position that prepares food daily according to menus provided. Prepared foods include both hot dishes as well as cold items, such as sandwiches and salads. This position operates a cash register daily.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Six months’ food preparation experience in a large-scale food service operation
• OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licensure:

• Current WV food handler’s permit (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Knowledge of kitchen production techniques
• Ability to use commercial kitchen equipment
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and set priorities on a continual basis
• Ability to learn how to use a cash register
• Knowledge of record keeping
• Customer service skills

Duties/Responsibilities

85% Assists with Ricky’s Café:

• Prepare entrees as specified on food service production worksheets
• Prepares espresso coffee according to recipes given
• Carve portions of meat for individual serving
• Gather food supplies needed for production
• Mix ingredients to make icings, glazes and other toppings
• Operate a cash register
• Determine proper food preparation
• Ensures proper storage of leftover food items

• Maintains a clean sanitary workplace in accordance with county, state, and federal regulations

10% Cross Trains/Assists Bookstore Manager with Daily Operations of Riverhawk Books & Supply Store:

• Operates cash register to record sales
• Assists with staging and replenishment of store merchandise
• Serves as a backup to the bookstore manager to ensure coverage during normal business hours
• Assists with end-of-day cash procedures
• Assists store manager with required paperwork and inventory ordering
• Assists with physical counts and management of store inventory
• Assists bookstore manager with scanning in books received
• Assists bookstore manager in distributing books to students
• Assists students in ordering textbooks using eCampus Store Kiosk or LaptopDuties

5% General

• Other duties as assigned

WVU Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities. Further, faculty, staff, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVU Parkersburg will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. WVU Parkersburg provides a collegial and respectful environment that values the contribution of all faculty, staff, and students.