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Cook

State of West Virginia
Dunbar, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Nature of Work

This position is responsible for the preparation of three meals and snacks per day for residents of a Juvenile Detention Center. 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 with paperwork for inspections and nutrition programs. Assists in ordering and receiving of all food service items. Assists in ordering, receiving, storing, and managing the accountability 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 residents of the juvenile facility in which this position works. This position will ensure the timely delivery of meals to ensure the resident population is served. Scheduling will be a priority. Will perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

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Minimum 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.

Other Information

PG: 4 $26,573 - $44,740

Market Rate: $40,037

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

01

The minimum qualifications for this job title are: Experience: One (1) 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. Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this job title by having at least one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in large-scale food preparation and serving? Please note that this question is just focusing on how you meet the minimum qualifications. You will be asked about your overall/total years of qualifying experience in the next question.

  • Yes, I have at least one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in large-scale food preparation and serving.
  • No, I do not have at least one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in large-scale food preparation and serving. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

02

How many total years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience do you have in large-scale food preparation and serving? Please remember that job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume.

  • I have zero (0) to less than one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in large-scale food preparation and serving. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
  • I have one (1) to less than three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in large-scale food preparation and serving.
  • I have three (3) to less than five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in large-scale food preparation and serving.
  • I have five (5) to less than seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in large-scale food preparation and serving.
  • I have seven (7) to less than nine (9) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in large-scale food preparation and serving.
  • I have nine (9) or more years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in large-scale food preparation and serving.

03

Special Requirements: Applicant must furnish an approved food handler's certificate within seven days after appointment. Please indicate that you have read and understand this requirement by clicking below.

  • I have read and understand that the applicant must furnish an approved food handler's certificate within seven (7) days after appointment.

04

Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resumé full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".

05

Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resumé paid? If not, please list your unpaid positions below. If all of your jobs were paid, please enter "Yes". Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.

06

AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver’s Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.

  • I consent to the above statement.
  • Required Question

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