Cook I

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6/15/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-03466

Cook I

Pay Grade 09

Salary

$13.36 - $20.04 Hourly

(Sign-on Bonus - $800)

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

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

Location

5970 State Park Road

Burkesville, KY 42717 USA

Description

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is now seeking a Cook I to join Team Kentucky!

Dale Hollow Lake is one of the true natural wonders of the Commonwealth and our staff members play a crucial role in helping our guests to create memorable experiences.

Why not work somewhere beautiful?!? Give your career the boost it deserves with Kentucky State Parks!

Duties for this position include:

• Bakes, roasts, broils and fries meat, fish and fowl for large groups of people.
• Mixes and cooks specialty dishes and delicate foods.
• Seasons foods by taste test and recipe.
• Maintains records of food used and supply on hand.
• Figures food cost and records on daily food cost sheet.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas.
• Ensures proper storage of food.

We offer a great package of employee and family-friendly benefits, including:

• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Wellness incentives program
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K/457K)
• Complimentary state park visits for you and your family!

This position is eligible for an approved Sign-on bonus of $800 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(6).

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

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

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Vocational training in food service 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.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D