Substitute Cook
Shift: Varies
Employment Term: As needed for the 2026-27 school year
Salary Range: Pay Grade B
Required Substitute Cook Class will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at
9:00 A.M. at the BOE Office. Applying for this position enrolls you for the class on
November 4, 2026.
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;
Must have attained a high school diploma or GED equivalent;
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.