Cook II

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Cook II at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, KY. The role involves preparing and serving meals, reviewing menus, and ensuring sanitation and safety, with opportunities for on-the-job training.

Two years of institutional cooking experience are required; vocational training may substitute. The position is full-time with potential overtime eligibility, located at 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore.

Qualifications

• Two years of cooking experience in an institutional or large-scale setting.
• Vocational training in food services may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• None of the education requirements are listed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prepares, and serves palatable and appetizing meals in a timely basis and in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Reviews menus and production sheets to ensure food is available for meals and snacks.
• Assists the Food Prep Coordinators as needed.
• Ensures scheduled cleaning duties are complete.
• Ensures the equipment and utensils are in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, assign and if needed, supervise staff to lead them to be successful.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food prep

Supervision

Job description

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2604437

Cook II

Pay Grade 10

Salary $15.13 - $22.70 Hourly

Locality Premium $5.67 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 II who possesses the desire to care for Kentucky’s Veterans. Thomson-Hood Veterans center offers benefits, retirement, and an opportunity to advance in your career with on the job training. Thomson-Hood has a family of employees who take pride in serving our veterans. Join us in our mission to provide excellent care for our veterans at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center.

• Coordinates, prepares, and serves palatable and appetizing meals in a timely basis and in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Reviews menus and production sheets to ensure food is available for meals and snacks.
• Assists the Food Prep Coordinators as needed.
• Ensures scheduled cleaning duties are complete.
• Ensures the equipment and utensils are in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, assign and if needed, and supervise staff to lead them to be successful.

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

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.

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