Cook I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bowling Green Veterans Center is seeking a self-motivated and energetic Cook I to join our DietaryServices team. This position plays an important role in preparing nutritious, appetizing meals for Kentucky’sVeterans while supporting our commitment to fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providingcompassionate care.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a team-centered environment and takes pride in maintaining highstandards for food quality, sanitation, safety, and service.

Qualifications

• One year of cooking experience in an institutional or large scale commercial setting.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Vocational training in food service will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake, and serve palatable and appetizing meals in a timely manner and in accordance with established recipes, portion requirements, and sanitary regulations.
• Assist with meal preparation and service based on resident census and food-production needs.
• Taste and test meals to ensure they are properly cooked, seasoned, and ready for service.
• Maintain dietary work areas, equipment, utensils, and food-service spaces in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition.
• Complete scheduled cleaning duties, including dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing work areas.
• Ensure food is stored properly and maintain appropriate food-handling practices.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and facility procedures.
• Maintain records of food used and supplies on hand, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Cooking

Job description

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9/22/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: 2604638

Cook I

Pay Grade: 09

Salary: $14.03 Hourly Locality Premium $4.97 Per Hour

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

1111 Veterans Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA

Description

The Bowling Green Veterans Center is seeking a self-motivated and energetic Cook I to join our DietaryServices team. This position plays an important role in preparing nutritious, appetizing meals for Kentucky’sVeterans while supporting our commitment to fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providingcompassionate care.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a team-centered environment and takes pride in maintaining highstandards for food quality, sanitation, safety, and service.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, cook, bake, and serve palatable and appetizing meals in a timely manner and in accordance withestablished recipes, portion requirements, and sanitary regulations.
• Assist with meal preparation and service based on resident census and food-production needs.
• Taste and test meals to ensure they are properly cooked, seasoned, and ready for service.
• Maintain dietary work areas, equipment, utensils, and food-service spaces in a safe, clean, and sanitarycondition.
• Complete scheduled cleaning duties, including dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing work areas.
• Ensure food is stored properly and maintain appropriate food-handling practices.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and facility procedures.
• Maintain records of food used and supplies on hand, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to serving Kentucky’s Veterans.
• Dependability, initiative, and a positive team attitude.
• The ability to follow recipes, portion guidelines, sanitation requirements, and food-safety procedures.
• Attention to detail and pride in preparing quality meals.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy dietary or institutional food-service environment.

If you are a dedicated food-service professional who wants to make a meaningful difference in the daily livesof Kentucky’s Veterans, we encourage you to apply for the Cook I position at the Bowling Green VeteransCenter.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, age, nationalorigin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related medical condition,marital or familial status, ancestry, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status inaccordance with state and federal laws.

This position has an approved Locality Premium of $4.97, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of cooking experience in an institutional or large scale commercial setting.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Vocational training in food service will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Brenda Carter at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D