One Half-Time Cook Mullens Elementary and Middle/ East, as needed (OPEN)

West Virginia Department of Education; West Virginia; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Education is seeking a One Half-Time Cook for Mullens Elementary and Middle/ East. Duties include preparing meals, maintaining kitchen standards, and serving students and staff. 200 days term, on-site employment at Mullens site, with compliance to state guidelines.

The role requires cooking proficiency, recipe reading ability, and the WVDE cook competency test. Wyoming County Foodhandlers Permit is required. Selection follows WV code seniority rules.

Qualifications

• Proficient in all areas of cooking and food preparation with institutional or commercial background preferred.
• Able to read recipes and calculate ingredient measurements.
• Operate school kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Must pass WVDE cook competency test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of work and conduct as directed.
• Prepare foods according to State and Federal guidelines.
• Wash dishes, sweep and mop kitchen area as needed.
• Clean all equipment used in the kitchen.
• Serve food to students and staff.
• Take inventory and restock storage areas as supplies are received.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Cook proficiency

Read recipes

Kitchen equipment

Food safety

Education

Wyoming County Foodhandlers Permit

Job description

One Half-Time Cook Mullens Elementary and Middle/ East, as needed (OPEN) JobID: 72101

• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: Mullens Elementary and Middle School

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of work and conduct as determined by the Director of Child Nutrition and General Wellness.
• Preparation of all types of food acording to State and Federal guidelines
• Wash dishes, sweep and mop kitchen area, as needed
• Cleans all equipment used
• Serve food to students and staff
• Aid in taking inventory of food and supplies and restocks storage areas as food and supplies are received
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors

Qualifications

• A valid Wyoming County Foodhandlers Permit
• Proficient in all areas of cooking and food preparation with a background in institutional or commercial cooking preferred
• Should be able to read recipes and make necessary calculations for ingredient measurements
• Should have a functional working skill in the operation of all types of school kitchen equipment
• Must pass WVDE cook competency test

Employment Term: 200 days

Selection Procedure

Service personnel positions are hired based off of seniority in accordance to WV Code.