Food Preparation Center Coordinator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Food Preparation Center Coordinator in Hanson, KY to supervise meal preparation and serving for veterans' facilities. You will review menus, production sheets, and ensure meals align with planned menus while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Join a dedicated team in a state facility that values service, dignity, and compassionate care, with shift premiums and locality pay included in hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Four years of sub professional or professional experience in a food service operation.
• A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation and serving of meals.
• Review menus and production sheets to ensure food is available.
• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Inspect menus, trays, and diet changes for accuracy.
• Ensure scheduled cleaning duties are completed.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

Job ID: 2605922

Job Title: Food Preparation Center Coordinator

Pay Grade: 11

Salary

• $16.98 Hourly
• Locality Premium - $6.33 per hour
• Shift Premium for Second and Third shift – 15%
• Weekend Premium – 25%
• Holiday Premium – 25%

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:

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 Food Preparation Center Coordinators to care for our Veterans. Join our team if youwant to give back to those who have given so much for our Country.

• Supervise the preparation and serving of meals.
• Review menus and production sheets to ensure food is available.
• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Inspect menus, trays, and diet changes for accuracy.
• Ensure scheduled cleaning duties are completed.

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.

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 $6.33 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034Section 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 & Third shift: 15%
• Weekend: 25%
• Holidays: 25%

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Four years of sub professional or professional experience in a food service operation.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

NONE

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 Shirl Welborn at [e-mail] or 270-322-3566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D