Cook-DHS-DCR-Lorrie Yeager Juvenile Center-Wood Co.
State of West Virginia
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Cook -- DHS - DCR - Sam Perdue Juvenile Center, Mercer County
State of West Virginia
DHS - DCR - Sam Perdue Juvenile Center
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$26,573 - $44,740
per year
Type
Closes
February 13, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves cooking and serving three meals plus snacks daily for youth in a juvenile correctional facility in West Virginia, while keeping the kitchen clean and following strict menu rules.
It also includes helping with food orders, paperwork for inspections, and ensuring meals are delivered on time.
A good fit would be someone with cooking experience in a busy setting who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working around young people in a structured environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) paid experience in large-scale food preparation and serving
- Ability to pass a written test at the eighth-grade level
- Must obtain an approved food handler's certificate within seven days of appointment
- Knowledge of operating and maintaining food service equipment
- Ability to follow mandated menus, including special diets
- Experience assisting with ordering, receiving, and inventory of food items
- Comfortable with daily contact with juvenile residents and ensuring timely meal delivery
Full Job Description
This position is responsible for the preparation of three meals and snacks per day for residents of a Juvenile Correctional Facility. This position will operate all food service equipment to include cleanliness of each. This position follows all mandated menus to include any special diets. Assists in ordering and receiving of all food service items. Assists with paperwork for inspections and nutrition programs, maintaining daily and weekly logs according to policy and procedures. This position will have daily contact with the resident of the juvenile facility in which this position works. This position will ensure the timely deliverance of meals to ensure the resident population is served. Scheduling will be a priority. Will also perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.1 Vacancy
Mercer County
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Qualifications
Training: Ability to pass a written test at the eighth-grade level.Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in large-scale food preparation and serving.
Special Requirements: Applicant must furnish an approved food handler's certificate within seven days after appointment.
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