Cook-Preston High/West Preston
Posting Dates: October 20-26, 2026
Shift: 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Alternating schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at Preston
High School; Tuesdays, Thursdays at West Preston School
Employment Term: 200 days; prorated for the 2026-2027 school year
Salary Range: Pay Grade B
To prepare and serve the meals for students in Preston County Schools.
The cook is directly accountable to the school principal.
Qualifications:
Possess a valid food handler's card;
Passage of State Competency Test;
Be capable of lifting heavy loads which are present in school kitchens such as large
pans and cases of food;
Be able to work with other cooks and staff cooperatively;
Have skills in cooking and/or baking;
Have the ability to interpret and follow menus;
A cook III and Cook III/Cafeteria Manager, in addition to the other abilities, must be
capable of planning Type A lunches keeping accurate inventories, preparing accurate
reports, ordering supplies and equipment.
Terms of Employment
Cooks and Cook/Cafeteria Managers will be employed for 200 days. Salary will be based on
the state pay scale.
Performance Standards/Indicators:
- Work Habits
Display a positive attitude;
Follow state and county policies;
Meet schedules;
Maintain a clean, uncluttered work area;
Manage stressful situations;
Require minimum supervision;
Be punctual;
Accept suggestions and constructive criticism;
Be dependable.
- Work Duties and Performance
Cook II
Prepare and serve meals;
Maintain a clean, healthy environment in kitchen and work area;
Maintain a relationship with students which encourages them to eat;
Order supplies and prepare requisitions;
Do other duties assigned by principal and head cook;
Responsible for clean up and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
Cook III
Prepare menus;
Maintain inventory;
Prepare reports;
Order supplies and prepare requisitions;
Assist in Cook II duties.
Cook III/Cafeteria Manager
Prepare/approve menus;
Maintain inventory;
Prepare reports;
Maintain records;
Assist in preparation and serving of meals;
Assist principal in operation of food service program;
Assign duties to cooks;
Inspect area to maintain high standards of sanitation;
Work cooperatively with school secretary, as assigned by principal to prepare billing
for lunches and to collect payment for lunches;
Approve requisitions for supplies and repairs;
Do point of service county if assigned by principal;
Perform other related duties as assigned by principal.
Professional Development
Attend in-service and job-related training.
Work toward lunch program improvement and efficiency.