Cook I (Part TIme)

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Hanson (KY)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 43,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Joseph “Eddie” Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, Kentucky is seeking a part-time Cook I to support Kentucky’s Veterans with compassionate, dignified care. You will perform general cooking duties, prepare specialty dishes, and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment to ensure high-quality meals for residents.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of cooking experience in a large-scale setting.

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.
A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190.

Responsibilities

Performs general cooking duties.
Mixes and cooks specialty dishes and delicate foods.
Maintains records of food used and supply on hand.
Maintains dietary work areas, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
Ensures proper storage of food.

Skills

Cooking

Job description

Job Title

Cook I (Part TIme)

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9/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2604751

Pay Grade

Salary

$13.76 Hourly

Locality Premium - $4.88 Per Hour

Shift Premium - Second and Third shift: 15%

Weekend Premium - 25%

Holiday Premium - 25%

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

926 Veterans Drive

Hanson, KY 42413 USA

Description

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located inbeautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence,preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

We are currently seeking Cook’s to care for our Veterans. Join our team if you want to give back to those whohave given so much for our Country. Make a lasting impression on our Veterans assisting them by:

Performs general cooking duties.
Mixes and cooks specialty dishes and delicate foods.
Maintains records of food used and supply on hand.
Maintains dietary work areas, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
Ensures proper storage of food.

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 agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

***This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $4.88 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary:

Second and Third shift: 15%
Weekend and Holidays: 25%

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