S271002 Cook II

Applitrack; South Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School is seeking a school cook to support the nutrition program. The cook prepares and bakes meals according to planned menus, monitors temperatures, and assists with inventory and records.

This non-exempt, 200‑day position requires the ability to work with commercial kitchen equipment, follow dietary guidelines, and occasionally supervise staff or events. The role offers steady hours within the Upshur County school system and opportunities to contribute

Responsibilities

• Reviews weekly menus for planning food preparation schedule.
• Prepares a variety of menu items for daily service.
• Maintains temperature readings.

Job description

• Date Posted:
  10/6/2026
• Location:
  Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal/Direct of Wellness and Nutrition

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 Days Annually

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Upshur County Salary Scale, Pay Grade B commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION:Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor in

accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314

JOB SUMMARY:

The cook is responsible for cooking and baking duties, following nutritionally sound menus and may be assigned inventory, record keeping, computer input responsibilities. The cook may assume additional duties in the absence of the Cafeteria Manager. Positions in this class require specific training and the ability to do quantity cooking and/or baking. After initial orientation, work is performed with minimum supervision. Nature of the work requires moderate physical effort, continuous standing and use of commercial food service equipment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Additional duties may be assigned.

• Reviews weekly menus for planning food preparation schedule.
• Prepares a variety of menu items for daily service.
• Maintains temperature readings.
• Assembles, measures, and mixes ingredients for a variety of food items.
• Follows written, verbal and other directions.
• When necessary, acts as Cafeteria Manager assigning duties and inspecting food ready for consumption.
• Supervises or participates in cleaning, maintenance and security of kitchen and storage areas.
• Makes menu item substitutions with the approval of Child Nutrition Director.
• Sets up and arranges food to be served.
• Maintains accurate records which may include receipts, inventories of equipment and food supplies, order food supplies following established procedures.
• Receives and inspects incoming merchandise.
• Appropriately stores foods and supplies.
• Prepares inventories, records and required reports.
• Inputs data in computer when applicable.
• Cooperates with various school programs, groups and outside organizations using the school cafeteria, including planning and supervising the preparation and serving for special events. This may involve occasional overtime.
• Explains and demonstrates the goals and operations of the child nutrition program to students and adults as requested by principal.
• Performs related work as required.
• Assists with preparation of school meals for students and adults.
• Assists with preparation of special dietary items for identified students.
• Trains/instructs substitute cooks assigned to the work location in preparation of school meals.
• Maint