Cook I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Wilmore, KY is seeking a Cook I to join Thomson-Hood Veterans Center. This full-time, executive branch position offers OT eligibility and a locality premium. Work location is 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390, with benefits and on-the-job training available.

Responsibilities include meal preparation and service, maintaining sanitary conditions, and timely dishwashing and cleanup. The position emphasizes teamwork and commitment to veterans’ care.

Qualifications

• One year of cooking experience in an institutional or large scale commercial setting.
• Vocational training in food service will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing and serving meals while maintaining dietary work areas, equipment, and utensils in safe, clean and sanitary condition.
• Prepares and serves palatable or appetizing meals in a timely basis and in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Tastes meals to determine if properly cooked and seasoned.
• Ensures scheduled cleaning duties (dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, etc.) are completed.
• Disposes of food and waste in accordance with rules and regulations.

Education

NONE

Job description

Cook I

Advertisement Closes: 10/12/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: 2605189

Pay Grade: 09

Salary: $14.36 Hourly
Locality Premium - $4.88 per hour

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

Hiring Agency: General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: 100 Veterans Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390 USA

Description

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is looking for a self-motivated, energetic Cook I who possesses the desire tocare for Kentucky’s Veterans. Thomson-Hood Veterans center offers benefits, retirement, and an opportunity toadvance in your career with on-the-job training. Thomson-Hood has a family of employees who take pride inserving our veterans. Join us in our mission to provide excellent care for our veterans at Thomson-HoodVeterans Center.

Expectations for the Cook I include but are not limited to:

• Assists in preparing and serving meals while maintaining dietary work areas, equipment, and utensils in safe, clean and sanitary condition.
• Prepares and serves palatable or appetizing meals in a timely basis and in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Tastes meals to determine if properly cooked and seasoned.
• Ensures scheduled cleaning duties (dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, etc.) are completed.
• Disposes of food and waste in accordance with rules and regulations.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky'sVeterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.

This position has an approved Locality Premium of $4.88, 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 Cheryl Hoover at [e-mail] or 859-858-1443.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D