Food Service Worker

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality Premium $2.98/hr

Second & Third shift premium 15%

Weekend premium 25%

Holidays premium 25%

Job summary

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY invites applications for a Food Service Worker. The role supports meal preparation and service, maintains clean dietary areas, and helps provide compassionate care to Kentucky’s veterans in a 156-bed facility.

The position is full-time in the Executive Branch with OT eligibility. Locality premium and shift premiums apply as described in the posting. Background check is required.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: NONE
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

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 ID

2605859

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

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.

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.

***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:

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

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