S-2026-003-1 Cook III

id='p68382_47345'>S-2026-003-1 Cook III JobID: 68382

Position Type:

Cook/Nutrition Services/Cooks

Date Posted:

7/14/2026

Location:

Burch PK8

Closing Date:

07/20/2026

County:

Mingo County Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide

COOK III

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The cook is responsible for cooking and baking duties, following nutritionally sound menus and may be assigned inventory, record keeping, computer input responsibilities. The cook may assume additional duties. Positions in this class require specific training and the ability to do quantity cooking and/or baking. After initial orientation, work is performed with minimum supervision. Nature of the work requires moderate physical effort, continuous standing and use of commercial food service equipment.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or satisfactory completion of the GED test.

2. Physically and mentally alert.

3. Ability to get along with people.

4. Ability to read, write, compute, and communicate.

5. Must be able to pass all health requirements set up by the federal, state, and county governments.

6. Able to lift containers, cases, etcetera, up to 50 pounds.

7. Successful completion of the State Competency Test for Cooks.

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Reviews weekly menus for planning food preparation schedule.
• 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.
• Follows written, verbal and other directions.

Supervises or participates in cleaning, maintenance and security of kitchen and storage areas.

• Makes menu item substitutions with the approval of Child Nutrition Director.
• Sets up and arranges food to be served.
• Maintains accurate records which may include receipts, inventories of equipment and food supplies, order food supplies following established procedures.
• Receives and inspects incoming merchandise.
• Appropriately stores foods and supplies.
• Prepares inventories, records and required reports.
• Inputs data in computer when applicable.
• Explains and demonstrates the goals and operations of the child nutrition program to students and adults as requested by principal.
• Performs related work as required.
• Assists with preparation of school meals for students and adults.
• Assists with preparation of special dietary items for identified students.
• Trains/instructs substitute cooks assigned to the work location in preparation of school meals.
• Maintains harmonious relations with students, staff, vendors, parents, and other outside entities that associate with Mingo County child nutrition program.
• Cares for, maintains and operates equipment and utensils common to large quantity preparation, cooking, storage and distribution of food.
• Accounts for receipts.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with State Law and County policies and regulations.
• Maintains an environment that is safe for food and food preparation.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with feeding large groups of children.
• Assists in implementing meals based on district and school objectives and needs and abilities of students.
• Reads and interprets written recipes and other written and verbal directions.
• Maintains accurate records that include food temperature, food audit counts, etc.
• Attends in-services and workshops as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality, unquestionable integrity.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the principal and/or child nutrition director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; 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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Maintains current County Board of Health Food Service Worker's Permit
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff and general public consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff and business contacts from outside the county.
• Ability to read and comply with labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram

Salary: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, Pay Grade C commensurate with experience and education level

Contract Days: 201

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314

Location: Burch PK8

Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations, have been dismissed or had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district will not be considered eligible for consideration

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), in its education programs or activities, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and its implementing regulations, not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment (See Mingo County Board policy 2266). Furthermore, the Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex (including gender status, change of sex, or gender identity), pregnancy, age, blindness, disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, sexual orientation, mental/physical/developmental/sensory disability or any other characteristic protected by law (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities including employment practices (See West Virginia State Board of Education policy 4373). Please report any concerns to the Title IX Coordinators: Rocky Hall or Leah Wireman, Mingo County Schools 110 Cinderella Road Williamson, WV 25661 Phone: 304-235-3333 Email: Rocky Hall-rahall@k12.wv.us or Leah Wireman:-lwireman@k12.wv.us (The coordinators also serve as Compliance Officers for non-sexual harassment, 504/ADA). If you have web accessibility issues, please contact: Virginia Lee Taylor-Mounts @ vmounts@k12.wv.us or 304-235-3333.