Cook
State of West Virginia
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Cook
State of West Virginia
DHS - DCR - Gene Spadaro Juvenile Center
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$26,573 - $44,740
per year
Type
Closes
April 27, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves cooking and serving three meals plus snacks daily for youth in a West Virginia juvenile correctional facility, while keeping the kitchen clean and following strict menu guidelines.
The role also includes helping with food orders, paperwork for inspections, and ensuring meals are delivered on time.
It's a good fit for someone with cooking experience in a group setting who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working around young people in a secure 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
- Furnish an approved food handler's certificate within seven days of appointment
- Follow mandated menus, including special diets
- Operate and maintain cleanliness of all food service equipment
- Assist in ordering, receiving, and logging food service items
- Maintain daily and weekly logs for inspections and nutrition programs
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.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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