Cook II

Jefferson County Schools SHEPHERDSTOWN MIDDLE
- Shepherdstown, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Jefferson County Schools SHEPHERDSTOWN MIDDLE
- Shepherdstown, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5951888

Final date to receive applications: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Cook II

JOB POSTING

NOTES:
Hours 6:30AM
-1:00PM

IMMEDIATE Principal;
Assistant Principal;
Child Nutrition Director;
Cafeteria Manager

SUPERVISOR:

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code§18A-4-8;extended

TERM: employment terms may be established by JCBOE

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Jefferson County Salary Scale,
Pay Grade A, B, C,commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and JCBOE’s Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel

JOB
SUMMARY: 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.

Nature of the work requires moderate physical effort, continuous standing, and use of commercial food service equipment.

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.
• Participates in cleaning, maintenance, and security of kitchen and storage areas.
• Sets up and arranges food to be served on a daily basis.
• Receives and inspects incoming merchandise.
• Appropriately stores foods and supplies.
• Inputs data in computer when applicable.
• Cooperates with various school programs, groups, and outside organizations using the school cafeteria, including planning and supervising the preparation and serving for special events. This may involve occasional overtime.
• Performs related work as required.
• Assists with the preparation of school meals for students and adults.
• Assists with the preparation of special dietary items for identified students.
• When requested, 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 JCBOE child nutrition program.
• Cares for, maintains, and operates equipment and utensils common to large quantity preparation, cooking, storage, and distribution of food
• 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.
• Attends in-services and workshops as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality, and unquestionable integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5;
Criminal

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