Cook I — Veteran Care Kitchen, Full-Time

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

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.