School Cafeteria Cook: Scratch Cooking & Meal Prep

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; West Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia K-12 Jobs advertises an immediate supervisor role in a school cafeteria setting. The Cook II/III performs cooking and baking per nutritionally sound menus, with inventory, record keeping and computer input responsibilities.

After orientation, work is done with minimal supervision in a demanding, physical kitchen environment. Responsibilities include safety compliance, menu planning, and assisting with special events; overtime may be required for large meal services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; background check required as per WV code.
• Competency per WV §18A-4-8b and related state requirements.
• Ability to perform quantity cooking and baking with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to HACCP safety, hygiene and health standards.
• Follows school schedules, maintains punctuality.
• Reviews weekly menus and plans food preparation.
• Prepares a variety of menu items and conducts scratch cooking.
• Maintains temperature readings and accurate records.
• Inputs data (ordering) into computer when applicable.
• Trains substitutes and assists with special events as needed.
• Maintains relationships with staff, vendors and the public.

Skills

HACCP safety practices

Food service equipment operation

Reading recipes

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The West Virginia K-12 Jobs advertises an immediate supervisor role in a school cafeteria setting. The Cook II/III performs cooking and baking per nutritionally sound menus, with inventory, record keeping and computer input responsibilities.

After orientation, work is done with minimal supervision in a demanding, physical kitchen environment. Responsibilities include safety compliance, menu planning, and assisting with special events; overtime may be required for large meal services.