Cook; L. Chenoweth, BCMS COOK , P

POSITION:
Cook

NOTE:

Applicants must take and pass the state Cook test before BCS can consider their application for hire. You will receive email notification when tests are scheduled. Applicants will NOT be called and/or interviewed until they have passed the test. Notification of scheduled tests and locations will be emailed to applicants. If you do not take the test, you CANNOT be considered for employment.

Email Melissa Adkins atmelissa.d.adkins.us for additional information. Please add Ms. Adkin's email to your contacts to ensure you receive communications regarding testing.

LOCATION:

Braxton County Middle School

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:
Standard 200 Day Contract; 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

SALARY:
State Minimum Salary Schedule for Service Personnel, Total compensation Package may be found HERE

1. Personnel must be or have been classified in this category or must pass the state prescribed exam for this position per West Virginia Code §18A-4-8e.n See note above

2. Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c

3. Maintains current County Board of Health Food Service Worker's Permit

4. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description

Classification:
Service

Reports to:

Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Child Nutrition Director

Final date to receive applications:
September 23, 2026

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

EFFECTIVE EMPLOYMENT DATE:
Upon Board Approval

Cook I – means a person hired as a cook's helper.

Cook II – means a person employed to assist other cooks and/or interpret menus and to prepare and serve meals in a food service program of a school. This definition includes a service person who has been employed as a  Cook I  for a period of four years.

The cook performs responsible cooking and baking duties, following nutritionally sound menus, and may be assigned inventory, record keeping, computer input responsibilities. The cook may assume additional duties in the absence of the Cafeteria Manager. 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. The work requires moderate physical effort, continuous standing, and use of commercial food service equipment.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

Staff members are expected to refrain from bullying, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.

Please note:
If you have recently retired from any entity covered by the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board, applying for or accepting employment within 60 days of your retirement date could negatively impact your retirement benefits and result in a significant financial or tax liability for which you are responsible. It is your responsibility to check with the WVCPRB to ensure that you are compliant with state code that requires a 60 day bona fide separation from retirement.

Braxton County Schools will not be responsible for any taxes, penalties, costs, or other financial liabilities you may incur if you apply for or accept employment contrary to the laws of West Virginia, or the regulations of the Internal Revenue Service, the WVCPRB, or another other applicable state or federal law or regulation. You may reach the WVCPRB by calling  By applying, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this requirement.

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