Job Description

Position Type:
Cook/Nutrition Services/Cooks

Date Posted:
9/17/2026

Location:
Franklin Elementary School

Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year

Closing Date:
09/23/2026

County:
Pendleton County Schools
PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS
COOK
JOB DESCRIPTION

• TOTAL COMPENSATION: Salary based on experience and education level per PCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Please log onto this link for details Benefits and Salaries | Pendleton County Schools
• TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 Days
• SALARY RANGE: Based upon State Minimum Salary Scale for Service Personnel
• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Background in institution food service.
  • Physical fitness and emotional stability to carry on the job.
  • Applicants who have had 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; Additional 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.
  • Must successfully pass the State Competency Test for Cook.
• REPORTS TO: Cafeteria Manager & Principal
• DUTIES: To assist in the implementation of the assigned school meal program.
• WORK HOURS: 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or as agreed upon with the school principal.
• EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Cook I Cook II Cook III
• RESPONSIBILITIES: The cook 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 the assigned job.
• PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The following performance standards and indicators further define the job responsibilities of a cook:
  • Work Habits:
    • Perform duties involved in the safe 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 measures while maintaining quality.
    • Review and follow special diet plans for students.
    • 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 a recipe card or asking other employees questions.
    • Maintains required forms and records as assigned by the manager.
    • Is responsible for general cleaning of food service area.
    • Is responsible for stocking shelves and cleaning the storeroom.
    • Utilizes all food stocked to the fullest extent possible.
    • Advises Cafeteria Manager of repairs needed to equipment.
    • Keeps the Cafeteria Manager informed of pertinent situations.
    • Exhibits the ability to serve food in quantities that meet requirements.
    • Works under stress efficiently and effectively.
    • Performs other duties assigned by the Cafeteria Manager or Principal.
    • Is able to work under the 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 public relations with customers, co-workers, supervisors, and the 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 handler's card.
    • Has health and stamina to perform the job effectively.
    • Maintains self-control.
    • Accepts constructive criticism.
    • Cooperates with Supervisor in scheduling the use of the kitchen.
      Others duties assigned by the Superintendent.

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