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Position Type:Cook/Nutrition Services/CooksDate Posted:5/13/2026Location:Hamlin PK-8Closing Date:05/26/2026County:Lincoln County Schools Additional Information: Show/HidePosition Overview:Lincoln County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for Summer Cook Positions to support our summer meal programs.Requirements:* Applicants must have passed the West Virginia State Cook Testing and Certification Requirements or currently hold (or have previously held) a Cook Classification.* Applicants must be current employees of Lincoln County Schools.Position Details:* Location: Hamlin PK-8 @ BOE locationHourly Rate: $20.00* Work Schedule:* 6 hours per day (7:00 AM - 1:00 PM)* 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday)* Dates of Employment:* July 6 through July 30 (Monday-Thursday only)* One Preparation Day prior to July 6 (Date TBD)Funding Source:* Food Service FundsRESPONSIBILITIES:* To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school cafeteria for the ultimate health, comfort and benefit of the student.* To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and warmth.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:* Must have obtained a High School diploma or GED* Successful passage of the State Competency Test for Cooks or holds or has held the classification as a cook. Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a cook, such as:* Knowledge of menu preparation* Ability to operate kitchen equipment* Ability to properly supervise and properly clean kitchen area* Ability in inventory and record keeping* Obtain a food handler's card* Ability to supervise and prepare large quantities of food producing a quality productFUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:* Supervises, assigns and instructs kitchen personnel in the safe, proper and efficient use of all kitchen equipment.* Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. (Including trash and garbage collection in a sanitary fashion).JOB DESCRIPTION* Checks food shipments into the school, signing invoices only after each order has been verified.* Determines the quantities of each food to be prepared daily.* Determines the size of serving to meet the necessary requirements with regard to the ages of those served.* Prepares food according to a planned menu and tested, uniform recipes, and determines if the finished product is of best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served.* Records all food requisitions from the storeroom, and records all meals served, designating with or without milk* Oversees the locking of the storeroom and the maintaining of a correct monthly inventory.* Orders on a weekly basis all necessary supplies.* Reports immediately to the principal any problem or accident occurring in the kitchen or the cafeteria premises.* Confers with the building principal regarding any personnel problems.* Reports to the Nutritionist any faulty or inferior quality food which is received.* Supervises the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware and utensils.* Supervises the storage and care of foods and supplies.* Assumes responsibility for the security of revenue from cafeteria services until it has been turned over to proper authorities.* Assigns, directs, plans and supervises the work of cafeteria employees.* Instructs new cafeteria employees in performing their assigned tasks.* Inspects the kitchen, cooking and mixing utensils and employees for cleanliness and sanitary purposes.* Assumes responsibility for checking that all equipment in the cafeteria area is in safe, working condition, and notifies the appropriate authority when repairs or replacements are needed.* Maintains records on food and supplies received and used.* Participates in scheduled in-service training appropriate for position.* Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Child Nutrition and Summer Enrichment Program Site Coordinator.