Cafeteria Manager for the 2026 Summer Feeding Site / Energy Express

POSITION:  Cafeteria Manager for the 2026 Summer Feeding Program / Energy Express (Full Day)

CLASSIFICATION: Cafeteria Manager 

LOCATION:  Marlinton Elementary School

SUPERVISOR: Site Coordinator and District Director(s) of Summer Programs

SUMMER TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

June 18, 2026, through August 3, 2026 - this is a full day position, times to be determined as needed to cover breakfast and lunch meals

PREP DAYS: June 18, 2026 (Opening) and August 3, 2026 (Closing)

PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS:  June 22, 2026, through July 31, 2026 
(Monday - Friday, excluding June 19 and July 4, 2026 - Paid holidays are not part of this contract)

Breakfast: 8:00am-8:45am

Lunch:  11:30am-12pm
 

SALARY:
Based on Pocahontas County Schools service personnel salary index.
All Summer School positions will be paid only on days Summer School is in session, pending adequate staffing and student enrollment. Paid holidays are not part of this contract.
 

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8:

Cafeteria Manager: a person employed to direct the operation of a food services program in a school, including assigning duties to employees, approving requisitions for supplies and repairs, keeping inventories, inspecting areas to maintain high standards of sanitation, preparing financial reports and keeping records pertinent to food services of a school.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c 

• Hold or qualify for Cook Classification according to WV Code §18-20-2 and WVBE Policy 5314.01

   

 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Work Habits: observation of work hours, attendance, safety practices, meeting deadlines, flexibility, taking the initiative, and positive attitude
Performance: work judgment, planning and organizing, quality of work, taking responsibility, following instructions, efficiency under stress, and the operation and care of equipment
Professional Learning: knowledge of job responsibilities and participation in job-related trainings

Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Provide for the ordering, preparation and servicing of meals, clean kitchen and dining area, pick-up food deliveries, and upkeep of inventory and record keeping, be responsible for meal distribution (if applicable), and other duties as assigned by County Coordinator and Director of Child Nutrition, as needed. Menu planning according to SFSP.
• Monitor/assist in receiving/restocking merchandise, checking quality, freshness and temperature requirements.
• Must be knowledgeable of and correctly use the mixer, convection oven, slicer, steam equipment, food processor, dishwasher, disposal, warmer, tilt skillet, and range.
• Responsible for safe proper equipment use, care, cleanliness, and reporting needed repairs.
• Maintain strict personal hygiene practices and dress according to established county policies and local health regulations.
• Maintain daily flow of communication between school and county office via internet/Email in case of emergency food alert recalls, delivery changes, shortages, substitutions, etc.
• Must portray positive work habits, good decision making and verbal/written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform duties with little supervision.
• Utilize USDA resource materials, i.e., Good Buying Guide & Recipe Books, when completing tasks in Child Nutrition Programs.
• Must be able to lift containers and cases of food weighing a minimum of fifty (50) pounds using proper lifting techniques and safe work habits.
• Must be knowledgeable and assist in preparing quality and safe meals that are adapted for special needs students.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Adhere to the Pocahontas County School Policy 4210 – Employee Code of Conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district will not be eligible for consideration.

TO APPLY:

Pocahontas County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. However, if you need assistance with your application, please contact the Pocahontas County Schools Board of Education office at (304) 799-4505. You may apply online directly from this WVDE website, or from our district website at https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/employment. To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted for a minimum of five business days. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pocahontas County Schools will grant equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or handicap, and there will be no discrimination based on these factors in the salary, promotion, demotion, or termination of any employee. Any discrimination concerns should be directed in writing to the Personnel Director, Pocahontas County Schools, 404 Old Buckeye Rd, Buckey, WV 24924.