Cook II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Gilbertsville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park is seeking a Cook II for its Harbor Lights Restaurant in Gilbertsville, KY. Join a team-focused kitchen that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered events in a premier lakeside resort setting.

The ideal candidate has two years of cooking experience in a large-scale operation. Benefits include on-the-job training, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement within Kentucky State Parks.

Qualifications

• Two years of cooking experience in an institutional or large-scale setting.
• Vocational training in food services may substitute for the experience.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prepares, and serves meals promptly per sanitary rules.
• Performs cooking duties.
• Assists in menu development.
• Assists with inventory and purchasing.
• Assists higher-level chefs and trains kitchen staff.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Develop team members

Self-improvement

Education

Vocational training in food services

Job description

• Performs cooking duties.

Cook II

Pay Grade 10

Salary

$15.14 - $22.70 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

113 Administration Drive

Gilbertsville, KY 42044 USA

Description

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park is located on beautiful Kentucky Lake in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. This Resort Park is one of the premier lodging and dining facilities on the Lake, boasting a Marina, Campground, 18-hole Pro Golf Course, Executive Cottages, and Conference Center. The glimmering panoramic views from our 200-seat restaurant have allowed for over 50 years of guest service in a changeful hospitality industry.

We are currently looking to fill the position of Cook II in our Harbor Lights Restaurant. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to help ensure our guests receive the best product and experience our beautiful park has to offer. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus as well as catered events on park.

Working for Kentucky State Parks provides a great opportunity to advance your career and skillset, with on- the-job training, new course certifications, flexible schedule, and a great benefit package. It also offers an opportunity to learn different skills due to our many outlets.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Coordinates, prepares, and serves meals in a timely basis and in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Performs cooking duties.
• Assists in menu development.
• Assists with inventory and purchasing.
• Assists the Park Chef II and Park Chef III positions as needed training and supervising kitchen personnel.

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Time management
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Compliance with all Food and Beverage Park standards
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to develop team members and self
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work on your own or in teams
• Maintain a valid KY STAR certification and Servsafe certification
• Cooking experience in large scale commercial setting
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

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

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Vocational training in food services 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D