Food Service Worker

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality Premium

Shift Premium 15%

Weekend Premium 25%

Holiday Premium 25%

Overtime Eligible

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Food Service Worker at the Joseph Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. This full-time state job offers an $11.60 hourly wage plus locality premium and shift premiums to reward evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Join a team serving Kentucky veterans with dignity and compassionate care. Duties include preparing and serving meals and maintaining clean, sanitary dietary areas and equipment while working in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Maintains dietary work areas, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

Job description

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Job Requisition ID

2605010

Job Title

Food Service Worker

Pay Grade

07

Salary

$11.60 Hourly

Locality Premium -$2.98 Per Hour

• Second & Third shift: 15%
• Weekend: 25%
• Holidays: 25%

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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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 Service Workers to care for our Veterans. Join our team if you want to giveback to those who have given so much for our Country. Make a lasting impression on our Veterans assistingthem by:

• Assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Maintains dietary work areas, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

***This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $2.98 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, 15% on top of base pay for all hours worked on second and third shifts and 25% on top ofbase pay for all hours worked on a holiday or weekend.***

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.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

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