Cook III

Position Type:
Cook/Nutrition Services/Cooks

Date Posted:
10/5/2026

Location:
Kermit PK8

Closing Date:
10/12/2026

County:
Mingo County Schools
MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

COOK III

Personnel employed to prepare and serve meals, make reports, prepare requisitions for supplies, order equipment and repairs for a Food Service Program of a particular school.

Job Description:

1. Perform tasks that is assigned to a Cook III in a particular school.
2. Is in charge of the overall activities of the school cafeteria.

Dimension:

1. Reports to the Building Supervisor.
2. Incumbent will most likely be required to report to work during the early morning hours. 6am-2pm

Nature and Scoop:

1. Receives verbal and written instruction for the Building Supervisor.
2. The Building Supervisor usually gives total responsibility of the cafeteria to the Head Cook or Cook III.

Duties:

1. Prepare and serve meals.
2. Make reports.
3. Order supplies
4. Order equipment.
5. Orders repairs for the Food Service Program of a particular school.
6. Give direction for setting up station s so that foods are arranged in serving order.
7. Prepare and cook family style meals for both students and faculty.
8. Cooks foodstuffs in quantities according to menu and numbers of persons to be served.
9. Supervises and coordinates activities of kitchen personnel.
10. Must be able to lift 50lbs or more

Qualifications:

1. A valid Mingo County Foodhandlers Permit
2. Proficient in all areas of cooking and food preparation with a background in institutional or commercial cooking preferred
3. Should be able to read recipes and make necessary calculations for ingredient measurements
4. Should have a functional working skill in the operation of all types of school kitchen equipment
5. High School Deiploma
6. Must pass WVDE cook competency test

Other Duties as Assigned by Supervisor

Supervisor: Building Principal

Start Date: Upon Board Approval - WVDE

Location: Kermit 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