Job Description

Nature of Work

Special Hiring Rate:

$27,768 - Department of Health and Human Resources
Under general supervision, performs full-performance level work preparing and cooking and/or baking food items in a state facility. May select or vary methods and foods as needed. May supervise Food Service Workers or other positions assigned to this area, as directed by supervisor. Performs related work as required.

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ATTENTION: Applicant must verify 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.

To be considered to receive credit for Veterans preference, you must verify eligibility by attaching a copy of your Member 4 DD214 to your application prior to submitting it. If you are unable to attach this document, please go ahead and apply. However, you must email the document to applicantservices@wv.go or mail to WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305. A service connected disability must be verified by a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs letter and may also be provided by the options mentioned above.
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Examples of Work

• Cooks meats, vegetables, and pastries in accordance with standard recipes or oral instructions.
• Prepares regular and special diets.
• Operates mixers, ovens, steamers, peelers, grills and other food preparation equipment.
• Sets up cafeteria lines and serves meals on the line or in the dining room.
• Receives and stores food and food service items.
• Cleans stoves, refrigerators and work areas.
• Trains new workers in food preparation and kitchen procedures.
• May order or participate in ordering food and supplies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods and equipment used in large scale food preparation and the preparation and serving of food in large-scale kitchens.
• Knowledge of terminology, temperature and measurements used in food preparation.
• Ability to read and understand recipes for food preparation.
• Ability to determine portion yield for all foods used in large-scale food preparation.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of kitchen workers.

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. You must list details of your daily job duties including any type of "cooking" or "food preparation" in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your job application to receive credit.

Special Requirements: Applicant must furnish an approved food handler\'s certificate within seven days after appointment.

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