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Posted: December 23, 2025 (23 days ago)

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Line Cook-Commerce-Natural Resources-See Posting

State of West Virginia

Commerce - Natural Resources

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West Virginia, 25305

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Job Description

Summary

This job is for line cooks at restaurants in West Virginia state park lodges, where you'll prepare meals in a beautiful natural setting while serving visitors on vacation.

It offers a chance to combine cooking with outdoor scenery and hospitality, creating enjoyable experiences for guests.

A good fit would be someone passionate about food service who enjoys working in a team-oriented, scenic environment.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in food preparation and cooking in a professional kitchen
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment
  • Strong teamwork and customer service skills
  • Enthusiasm for hospitality and serving guests
  • Willingness to work in remote state park locations

Full Job Description

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***


Now Hiring: Line Cooks at West Virginia State Park Lodge Restaurants


West Virginia State Parks is actively recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic food and beverage workers to join our teams at state park lodges across the region.

This is a unique opportunity to explore your passion for hospitality in some of the most unique and beautiful locations West Virginia has to offer.


Why Work With Us?

Working at a West Virginia State Park lodge restaurant is more than just a job—it's a chance to be part of an exceptional team that works where people vacation. You'll enjoy:


  • Scenic Work Environment: Work daily surrounded by the stunning landscapes, forests, and mountains of West Virginia's state parks.

  • Unique Atmosphere: Serve guests and visitors who are exploring our beautiful state.

  • Connection to Nature: Enjoying nature while serving guests.

  • Creating Memorable Experiences: You are making a difference by creating memorable experiences for your guests by providing exceptional service and hospitality.

  • Suburb Work Environment: You will be part of a team of state park professionals who are known for providing superior service and hospitality. You will have an opportunity to learn from among the best, thus sharpening your skills toward a rewarding career.

  • Flexibility, Fun and Competitive Wages: West Virginia State Parks offers flexible hours and days as well as competitive wages, not to mention an amazing atmosphere.


Current Openings

We have a critical need to fill Line Cook roles within our State Park Restaurants with year-round, part-time, and seasonal positions.


  • Morgan County; Berkeley Springs; Cacapon Resort State Park.

  • Ritchie/Wood County; Cairo; North Bend State Park.

  • Summers/Mercer County: Pipestem; Pipestem Resort State Park.

  • Fayette County; Ansted; Hawks Nest State Park.

  • Logan County; Logan; Chief Logan State Park.


West Virginia State Parks is seeking professional Line Cooks at state park lodge restaurants throughout the state.

Duties will primarily consist of assisting the kitchen manager or lead cook with daily tasks.

Assist with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations, prepare food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks, plate prepared foods, work with front of house staff to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time, properly clean kitchen, work stations and cooking utensils at the end of shift, and ensure that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.

Employees must be willing to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.


Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.


IMPORTANT: You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Please make sure to review the “Other Information” section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.


ATTENTION: Applicants may provide verification of post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.

If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.


Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by U.S .mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.


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Qualifications

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***

Additional Information

Hourly Rate:

Line Cook: $14 - $16 / hour, based on experience.


How To Apply

For more information or to apply, please visit: http://www.personnel.wv.gov

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Posted on NEOGOV: 12/23/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/24/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5176622