Substitute Cook

Morgan County Schools; Bath (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan County Schools is seeking a Substitute Cook in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. The position supports daily meal service in the school cafeteria, following state guidelines and district policies.

Immediate starting date with a 200-day minimum employment term and pay grade alignment. The role reports to the cafeteria management team, requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and includes responsibilities such as food prep, equipment operation, cleanliness, and collaboration with staff

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent per WV Code §18A-2-5.
• State-approved competency test per WV Code §18A-4-8b.
• Criminal background check required per WV Code §18-5-15c or §18A-3-10.

Responsibilities

• Operates commercial food service equipment as assigned.
• Prepares a variety of menu items for daily service.
• Maintains temperature readings and food safety procedures.
• Reads and interprets recipes and directions clearly.
• Maintains cleanliness in kitchen, serving, storage and dining areas.
• Attends in-services and workshops as directed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Cook

Morgan County Schools Morgan County Schools - Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5946613
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Descripton

POSITION TITLE: Cook

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5;Meet the definition of “Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency,pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test), as required;Evidence of good personal cleanliness; andCriminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate;To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in theworkplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety orjudgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Assistant Principal, Cafeteria Manager
FLSA/CONTRACT STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-8,
extended employment terms may be established by the MorganCounty Board of Education.
SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with MorganCounty Salary Scale, Pay Grade D, commensurate withexperience and education level.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building
principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV StateCode §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314 and MorganCounty Board of Education Evaluation Policy.

JOB SUMMARY: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals, based on
WV Policy 4321.1, in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness,and friendliness.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operates commercial food service equipment;
• Prepares a variety of menu items for daily service;
• Maintains temperature readings;
• Assembles, measures, and mixes ingredients for a variety of food items;
• Reads and interprets written recipes and other written and verbal directions;
• Participates in cleaning of the kitchen, serving, storage and dining areas;
• Sets up and arranges food to be served on a daily basis;
• Participates in the preparation and serving of food;
• Helps cafeteria manager receive and inspect incoming food and supplies;
• Stores food and supplies as directed by Cafeteria Manager;
• Attends in-services and workshops as directed;
• Maintains confidentiality;
• Promotes and maintains positive pupil, staff, and community relations;
• Maintains and /or upgrades skills;
• Performs duties efficiently and productively;
• Maintains positive work habits;
• Adheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Morgan County School’s Policy
  4210; and
• Performs duties as assigned by immediate supervisor(s).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfuly perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performingthe duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, walk, climb, lift heavy objects,pull, push, grasp, use commercial food service equipment, talk, hear, see and use repetitivemotions. The employee is required to exert moderate physical effort and stand continuously.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least40-60 pounds of materials, food supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The positionrequires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public
and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The temperaturein a school kitchen can range from below 32°F in a walk-in freezer to 100°F or above near theovens, stove, and dishwasher. Temperatures can exceed 400°F while operating ovens. The workfloor surface, by the nature of this job, will be wet and slippery periodically throughout the day.Therefore, shoes with nonskid soles are recommended. The noise level in the work environmentis moderate loud to loud (70-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additionalduties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties maybe assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Jeromy Duelley , Asst. Superintendent
• Morgan County Schools
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]