Cook III

Cook III Berkeley County Schools (WV) Berkeley Heights Elementary - Martinsburg, West Virginia Job Details Job ID: 5817813 Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Department: Child Nutrition Reports to: Cafeteria Manager, Principal, Director of Child Nutrition Standard work hours: 6:30am-1:30pm Employment Term: 200 days Shift Type: Full time FLSA Status: Non-exempt Salary Range: Pay grade C commensurate with experience and education level (Minimum $30,660 - Maximum $43,130) Start Date: August 12, 2026 Summary “Cook III” means personnel employed to prepare and serve meals, make reports prepare requisitions for supplies, order equipment and repairs for a food service program of a school system. WV §18A-4-8. A 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. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 70% – Food preparation Prepare all food on the daily menu as needed and/or scheduled Apply knowledge, complete documentation and train others as needed in regards to BCS Standard Operating Procedures and HACCP Complete and/or supervise PreK meal service responsibilities Follows written, verbal and other directions Participate in cleaning, maintenance and security of kitchen and storage areas Perform related work as required Reads and interprets written recipes and other written and verbal directions Verify food temperatures for safety Makes menu item substitutions with the approval of the Cafeteria Manager and Child Nutrition director 20% – Management/Supervision Reviews weekly menus with manager and assist for planning food preparation schedule, inventory levels/needs, and order receiving Aid in the operation, troubleshooting, and training of commercial food service equipment Knowledge and protocols of students with Medical Plan of Care for Food Service and their identified allergens When requested, trains/instructs substitute cooks assigned to the work location in preparation of school meals Inputs data into computer when applicable 10% – Other Duties All other duties defined in the Cook I/II job description … Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED pursuant to WV code §18A-2-5 Certification: Serv Safe Certification, WV State Cook Competency Exam pursuant to WV code §18A-4-8e Previous Experience: Prior food services experience preferred. Knowledge & Skills Knowledge: Read and follow instructions Decision making skills Understand and follow safety procedures Read and understand recipes Basic computer knowledge Use of basic kitchen utensils and appliances Complies with State Law and County Policies and regulations Attends in-services and workshops as directed Basic Skills: Constantly (More than 5.6 hours or 69% of the day): Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Monitoring, Speaking, Writing, Complex Problem Solving Frequently (Between 2.6 hours and 5.5 hours or 33% to 68% of the day): Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies Resource Management Skills: Frequently (Between 2.6 hours and 5.5 hours or 33% to 68% of the day): Time Management, Management of Material Resources, Management of Personnel Resources Social & System Skills: Constantly (More than 5.6 hours or 69% of the day): Service Orientation, Instructing, Coordination, Negotiation, Persuasion, Social Perceptiveness, Time management, Systems Evaluation, Systems Analysis, Judgment & Decision Making Technical Skills: Frequently (Between 2.6 hours and 5.5 hours or 33% to 68% of the day): Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Selection, Operation Monitoring, Operation and Control, Quality Control Analysis, Troubleshooting Work Environment Physical & Psychomotor Demands: Constantly (more than 5.6 hours or 69% of the day): Balancing, Feeling, Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Walking, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping Frequently (Between 2.6 hours and 5.5 hours or 33% to 68% of the day): Control Precision, Finger & Hand Dexterity, Kneeling, Lifting, Multi-limb Coordination, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Talking Current Work Type: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work Environment: Moderate risk and discomfort level: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields. Supervisory Responsibility Level of responsibility: N/A Reporting Structure: Direct Reports: 0 Indirect Reports: 0 Budgetary Authority: Manage a budget and have signing authority? No Approximate dollar amount of budgetary authority: $0 The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. EEO Disclaimer Berkeley County Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Berkeley County Schools has a continuing non-discrimination policy which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or any other protected status. Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Lee-Dorah Wokpara , Recruiter/Talent Management Coordinator 1453 Winchester Ave Berkeley Co. Schools -- HR Dept. Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr