Coordinator of Cook Training and Cafeteria Manager Support Services

POSITION: Coordinator of Cook Training and Cafeteria Manager Support Services

LOCATION: Statewide

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Part-time, 25 hours per week, August-May

JOB SUMMARY: To provide mentoring, staff development, support and related tasks for the cooks and cafeteria managers of throughout the State of West Virginia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Meet employment standards for the position, including high school diploma. Must have a minimum of four years’ experience as a Cafeteria Manager.
  2. Demonstrated proficiency in, Adobe Contribute, Microsoft office including: Word, Excel, Power point, Safe Schools, Primero, US Foods, Bimbo, and other software applications as needed.
  3. Experience developing and holding trainings with school cafeteria staff.
  4. Demonstrated proficiency in file storage and retrieval of documents (both electronically and in printed form).
  5. Ability to work well under stress and maintain flexibility.
  6. Ability to listen and follow directions.
  7. Demonstrates initiative, works well independently; able to prioritize assignments.
  8. Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
  9. Must possess excellent communication skills, including ability to converse in a positive and effective manner.
  10. Has the ability to speak well in front of large groups of people.
  11. Ability to perform multiple tasks in a highly organized accurate, systematic, productive and professional manner.
  12. Possess general knowledge of the school kitchen operations, procedures and equipment.
  13. Ability to comprehend and retain a working knowledge of West Virginia State law; County Board of Education policies and regulations.
  14. Ability to retrieve electronic reports as directed by the Director of Food Services.
  15. Dependable, efficient, conscientious.
  16. Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in the use of the telephone and in writing, practicing Standard English usage.
  17. Ability to handle confidential information with extreme care.
  18. Maintains positive work habits, exhibits a positive attitude, and has excellent attendance.
  19. Maintains and upgrades skills on a regular basis.
  20. Must be willing to travel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Serve as a mentor for food service staff and cafeteria managers throughout the state, food service staff needing additional support and food services staff needing support through an improvement plan.
  2. Assess training needs in order to develop and implement training for food service staff.
  3. Assist the Office of Child Nutrition in preparation of materials for workshops, presentations, and staff development.
  4. Assist the Office of Child Nutrition in the development of a comprehensive professional development plan and identify and provide training opportunities for food service staff throughout the year.
  5. Receive telephone calls, make appointments, and maintain calendar for the tasks of the job.
  6. Provide general and expert information to the cooks and cafeteria managers of all schools.
  7. Handle all correspondence for email, letters, and phone calls.
  8. Maintain general information and files that efficiently affects the job.
  9. Prepare, create, and develop staff development and deliver such staff development to target audiences.
  10. Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  11. Maintain a neat and professional personal appearance.
  12. Maintain a neat and professional work environment.
  13. Assist school cafeteria staff or Food Service Directors with preparation for Federal Audits.
  14. Attend meetings or handle situations outside normal work hours. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
  15. Other duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Recommended by the MSESC Executive Director
  • Confirmed by the MSESC Governing Council.

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is a will and pleasure employee of the Mountain State ESC. Continuation of the position is dependent upon funding, enrollment, and program performance.

Send Application & Resume: 

Ms. Jan Hanlon, Executive Director
Mountain State ESC
501 22ndStreet
Dunbar, WV 25064

Or download the application at Job Postings | Mountain State Educational Cooperative Services (mountainstateesc.com) and submit along with supporting documents to rjpreece@k12.wv.us

Resume must include:

  • List of educational institutions attended, course of study, dates attended, and certificates earned.
  • List of employers for the past ten years, including address and name of immediate supervisor(s).
  • Description of responsibilities/work experiences in previous employment.
    Alignment of work experience with posted Job Description.
  • List of at least three (3) references including addresses and telephone numbers.

Mountain State ESC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or age.

May 20, 2025