Cook - DHS - DCR - Sam Perdue Juvenile Center - Mercer Co.
State of West Virginia
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Cook - Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center - Berkeley Co.
State of West Virginia
DHS - DCR - Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$26,573 - $44,740
per year
Type
Closes
March 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a cook at a juvenile center in West Virginia, where you'll prepare, cook, and bake meals for residents and staff under general supervision.
It involves adapting to the facility's changing nutritional and operational needs to ensure safe and nutritious food service.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in large-scale cooking who enjoys working in a structured institutional environment and can handle routine tasks reliably.
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
- Proficiency in food preparation, cooking, and baking techniques
- Ability to adapt to shifting nutritional and operational needs of the institution
- Must obtain an approved food handler's certificate within seven days of appointment
- Complete work history required for qualification, including detailed employment details
Full Job Description
Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $31,573
Under general supervision, the Cook performs full-performance level work in the preparation, cooking, and baking of food items within a state facility.
This role requires proficiency in food preparation techniques and the ability to adapt to the shifting nutritional and operational needs of the institution.
Applicants in these counties are encourage to apply: Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan
1 Vacancy
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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.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
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