Long-Term Substitute 8-Hour Straight Shift Cook III/Server – Anticipated

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Cook III/Server for Triadelphia Middle School, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a safe, friendly environment.

The position is term-limited to the return of regular employees and salary will follow the Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule based on education level. Applicants must have experience with quantity food production, a WV Food Handler’s Card, the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in the production of quantity foods.
• Ability to relate to students and fellow workers.
• Current Food Handler’s Card from the Ohio County Health Department.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Pass the approved West Virginia Service Personnel Tests for School Cook.
• Evidence of ability to adhere to federal, state, and local laws and policies.
• A clear background check.
• An outstanding attendance and punctuality record in current and previous positions.
• Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a cook.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.
• This job is classified as requiring a medium-heavy work capacity.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and cafeteria with daily cleaning and sanitizing and heavy cleaning when applicable.
• Competent in online ordering of products weekly to vendors and checking school email daily at a minimum.
• Must be able to use effectively all kitchen equipment.
• Assist with determining the quantities of each food to be prepared daily.
• Prepare and serve food according to a planned menu and proper serving sizes per production records.
• Prepare and serve food items according to recipes and/or package directions on products.
• Report to Cafeteria Manager and/or Child Nutrition Office any faulty or inferior quality food which is received.
• Participate in staff development training as directed.
• Demonstrate an interest in the school and in the welfare of the children.
• Must be able to lift all equipment and food containers used in cooking.
• Assist Child Nutrition Light Truck Driver to load or unload truck for delivery.
• Maintain positive work habits and assist in inventory management.
• Maintain and/or upgrade skills as required.

Skills

Quantity foods production

Student relations

Food Handler’s Card

Follow instructions

Background check

Attendance record

Flexible schedule

Medium-heavy work

Team collaboration

Willing to learn

Job description

Job Posting #: 74262

DATE POSTED: September 21, 2026

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Long-Term Substitute 8-Hour Straight Shift Cook III/Server – Anticipated
Triadelphia Middle School
6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Until Regular Employee Returns

SALARY: Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Education Level

• Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.
• It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by title ix of the 1972 education amendments.
• It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.

TITLE: Long-Term Substitute Cook III/Server

REPORTS TO: Administrator for Child Nutrition and Cafeteria Manager

JOB GOAL: To prepare and serve students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have some experience in the production of quantity foods
• Possess the ability to successfully relate to students and fellow workers
• Possess current Food Handler’s Card from the Ohio County Health Department
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Pass the approved West Virginia Service Personnel Tests for School Cook
• Evidence of ability to adhere to federal, state, and local laws and policies.
• A clear background check.
• An outstanding attendance and punctuality record in current and previous positions position.
• Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a cook
• Willing to work a flexible schedule
• This job is classified as requiring a medium-heavy work capacity

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and cafeteria with daily cleaning and sanitizing and heaving cleaning when applicable
• Competent in online ordering of products weekly to vendors and checking school email daily at a minimum
• Must be able to use effectively all kitchen equipment
• Assist with determining the quantities of each food to be prepared daily
• Prepare and serve food according to a planned menu and proper serving sizes per production records
• Prepare and serve food items according to recipes and or package directions on products
• Report to Cafeteria Manager and/or Child Nutrition Office any faulty or inferior quality food which is received
• Participate in staff development training as directed
• Demonstrate an interest in the school and in the welfare of the children
• Must be able to lift all equipment and food containers used in cooking (example: case of 6/#10 cans, grinders, etc.)
• Assist Child Nutrition Light Truck Driver to load or unload truck for delivery
• Assist Cafeteria Manager in maintaining accurate inventory
• Ability to work in various temperatures including freezers, walk-in coolers, and near hot cooking equipment
• Maintain positive work habits
• Perform duties efficiently and productively.
• Maintain and/or upgrade skills as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Child Nutrition Administrator and Cafeteria Manager

*Currently classified cooks do not have to take the tests.
Revised: March 3, 2014