Substitute School Cook – Versatile, Fresh Prep Expert

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; East Meadows (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs seeks a Cook to join the Roane County Board of Education kitchen. You will prepare salads, breakfast items, entrees, soups, sauces, and beverages, while ensuring meals meet USDA requirements and correctly interpreting food labels.

Applicants must hold or have held a Cook classification and be able to lift 50 lbs. Responsibilities include assisting with buying, inventory, receiving, stocking, and maintaining storeroom inventory; knowledge of product terms and measurement

Qualifications

• Currently hold or previously held Cook classification or passed state competency exam.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Familiar with USDA meal requirements and school nutrition guidelines.
• Experience planning and preparing meals in a kitchen setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of information from food labels.
• Explain the meaning of the ingredients list.
• Evaluate menus to meet USDA requirements.
• Prepare salads and cold items.
• Prepare and cook fruits, vegetables, starches, and sandwiches.
• Prepare and cook soups, sauces, and breakfast items.
• Prepare and cook entrees and miscellaneous beverages.
• Evaluate different methods of preparation for meats, vegetables, salads, and quick breads.
• Determine appropriate food temperatures for service.
• Assist in buying, inventory, receiving, and stocking functions.
• Measure, mix, and cook ingredients according to recipes.
• Be familiar with terms related to food products and measurement abbreviations.
• Assist in planning meals and maintaining storeroom inventory.

Skills

Food label understanding

USDA compliance knowledge

Menu evaluation

Meal planning

Inventory management

Education

Cook certification or state competency exam

Job description

West Virginia K-12 Jobs seeks a Cook to join the Roane County Board of Education kitchen. You will prepare salads, breakfast items, entrees, soups, sauces, and beverages, while ensuring meals meet USDA requirements and correctly interpreting food labels.

Applicants must hold or have held a Cook classification and be able to lift 50 lbs. Responsibilities include assisting with buying, inventory, receiving, stocking, and maintaining storeroom inventory; knowledge of product terms and measurement