Cook

About the Department

Prepare and serve clients/employee meals in cafeteria settings. Maintain sanitation in all areas of dietary department. Put up stock as it arrives in dept. Assist in inventory control, participate in CQI monitoring, function as a supervisor in the absence of food service supervisor. Requires complete ability to operate food service equipment, knowledge of weights and measures. Helps with dish service sanitation, disposes of trash and cleans receptacles. Serves diets according to manual menu set by facility. Will need to have knowledge of required regulations. Has ability to work with little or no supervision. Has good communication skills. Performs related duties as assigned. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position. This is a tobacco free facility. Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing for probable causes as set forth in agency and bureau policies. Employees must successfully complete a background check. 

SHRP27015

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital, located in Weston, West Virginia, is a 200-bed acute psychiatric care facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and certification by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). The hospital offers a wide range of services to patients either committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. Through ongoing collaboration with West Virginia University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.

Benefits

Discover the amazing benefits awaiting you if employed by the State of West Virginia. With approximately 10 hours of annual leave and 12 hours of sick leave accruing monthly, your time off is secure and grows with your tenure. Ensure your health with comprehensive coverage, including health, dental, and vision plans. Plan for the future with confidence through our retirement and life insurance options. Take advantage of programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness and tuition assistance. West Virginia offers more than just a job—it's a commitment to your well-being and future. 

Part-time permanent employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year are eligible to receive benefits. Temporary employees who work 30 hours or more are eligible for insurance benefits only. 

Agency Information

EmployerOffice of Shared Administration (WV)Address 500 Summers St

Charleston, West Virginia, 25301 Website https://dhhr.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx