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Position Type:Cook/Nutrition Services/CooksDate Posted:11/26/2025Location:Wheeling Park High SchoolCounty:Ohio County Schools Additional Information: Show/HideJob Posting #: 56080DATE POSTED: November 26, 2025DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.8-Hour Straight Shift Cook III/Server - Anticipated* Wheeling Park High School* 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 2025-2026 School YearSALARY: Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Education LevelBENEFITS:Optical Insurance Social SecurityDental Insurance Worker's CompensationMedical Insurance RetirementLife Insurance Unemployment CompensationLiability Insurance Tax Shelter Annuity ProgramPaid Sick Leave Sick Leave BankPaid Personal Leave Outside School Environment Days with pay 6INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST:Apply online at not completing the application online will not be considered for the position. If you have any questions on the application process please contact Human Resources at 304-###-####.* Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.* It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by title ix of the 1972 education amendments.* It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.TITLE: Cook III/ServerREPORTS TO: Administrator for Child Nutrition and Cafeteria ManagerJOB GOAL: To prepare and serve students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.QUALIFICATIONS:* Must have some experience in the production of quantity foods* Possess the ability to successfully relate to students and fellow workers* Possess current Food Handler's Card from the Ohio County Health Department* Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions* *Pass the approved West Virginia Service Personnel Tests for School Cook* Evidence of ability to adhere to federal, state, and local laws and policies.* A clear background check.* An outstanding attendance and punctuality record in current and previous positions.* Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a cook* Willing to work a flexible schedule* This job is classified as requiring a medium-heavy work capacityESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:* Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies.* Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and cafeteria with daily cleaning and sanitizing and heaving cleaning when applicable* Must be able to use effectively all kitchen equipment* Assist with determining the quantities of each food to be prepared daily* Prepare and serve food according to a planned menu and proper serving sizes per production records* Prepare and serve food items according to recipes and or package directions on products* Report to Cafeteria Manager and/or Child Nutrition Office any faulty or inferior quality food which is received* Participate in staff development training as directed* Demonstrate an interest in the school and in the welfare of the children* Must be able to lift all equipment and food containers used in cooking (example: case of 6/#10 cans, grinders, etc.)* Assist Child Nutrition Light Truck Driver to load or unload truck for delivery* Assist Cafeteria Manager in maintaining accurate inventory* Ability to work in various temperatures including freezers, walk-in coolers, and near hot cooking equipment* Maintain positive work habits.* Perform duties efficiently and productively.* Maintain and/or upgrade skills as required.* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Child Nutrition Administrator and Cafeteria Manager* Currently classified cooks do not have to take the tests.Revised: March 3, 2014