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Position Type:Cook/Nutrition Services/Substitute CookDate Posted:5/14/2026Location:Pendleton County Schools Central OfficeDate Available:2026-2027 School YearClosing Date:05/20/2026County:Pendleton County Schools Additional Information: Show/HidePENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLSSUBSTITUTE COOKJOB DESCRIPTION:* TOTAL COMPENSATION: Based on the service personnel pay scale.* QUALIFICATIONS:* High school diploma or equivalent* Must successfully pass state competency test for cook.* Background in institution food service.* Physical fitness and emotional stability to carry on the job.* Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations in the past year will not be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration; addition minimum requirements for applicants not currently employed; applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; the ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the job description with or without reasonable accommodation.* Ability to pass a criminal background check.* IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Cafeteria Manager and Principal* DUTIES: To assist in the implementation of the assigned school meal program.* WORK HOURS: As assigned and determined by the principal/cafeteria manager and when a substitute is needed for the vacant position.* EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Cook I* RESPONSIBILITIES: The cool shall be responsible for:* Performing duties for food preparation as required by cafeteria manager.* Maintain sanitation standards for food service area.* Maintaining positive work habits.* Performing duties efficiently and productively.* Maintaining and/or upgrading skills.* Maintaining personal qualities appropriate for assigned job.* PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The following performance standards and indicator further define the job responsibilities of a cook:* Work Habits:* Perform duties involved in the area of preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities.* Practice safety precaution measures in all phases of food service operation.* Participate in implementing cost containment measure while maintaining quality.* Knowledge of operating all equipment, work techniques and methods of performing duties.* Willingness to work in any situation.* Maintains regular attendance.* is punctual.* Exhibits enthusiasm.* Exhibits self-confidence.* Demonstrates good work judgment by not trying to do more or less than capable of.* Enforce time and motion economy to ensure that all meals served are tasty and attractive to customers.* Performance:* Follow the cafeteria manager's instruction in producing and serving food to meet federal and state nutritional standards.* Interpret menus to ensure that WV standards for nutrition are being met.* Exhibit the ability to prepare food in large quantities without constant reference to recipe card or asking other employees questions.* Maintains required forms and records as assigned by manager.* Is responsible for general cleaning of food service area.* Is responsible for stocking shelves and cleaning storeroom.* Utilizes all food stocked to the fullest extent possible.* Advises cafeteria manager of repairs needed to equipment.* Keeps cafeteria manager informed of pertinent situations.* Exhibits the ability to serve food in quantities which meet requirements.* Works under stress efficiently and effectively.* Performs other duties assigned by cafeteria manager or principal.* Is able to work under supervision of the cafeteria manager or principal without complaining but is willing to give suggestions.* Training and Experience:* Participates in county in-service programs related to area of responsibility.* Shares methods, materials and ideas with co-workers.* Serves on committees.* Attends workshops, college classes or training in related areas, whenever possible.* Review material from past in-service programs.* Personal Qualities:* Strives for good relations with customers, co-workers, supervisor and community.* Cooperates with principal, faculty, students and food service staff to make the food service program an integral part of the total school.* Have an interest in merchandising food and increase participation in school food service.* Have an interest in children.* Maintain a neat and appropriate appearance.* Projects good health habits.* Holds a valid food handlers' card.* Has health and stamina to perform job effectively.* Maintains self-control.* Accepts constructive criticism.* Cooperates with supervisor in scheduling the use of the kitchen.