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Cook II

$15.13 - $22.7 per hour

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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9/14/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Cook II

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Salary

$15.13 - $22.70 Hourly

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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

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 tocare for Kentucky's Veterans. Thomson-Hood Veterans center offers benefits, retirement, and an opportunity toadvance in your career with on the job training. Thomson-Hood has a family of employees who take pride inserving our veterans. Join us in our mission to provide excellent care for our veterans at Thomson-HoodVeterans Center.

Expectations for the Cook II include but are not limited to:
  • Coordinates, prepares, and serves palatable and appetizing meals in a timely basis and in accordance withsanitary 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'sVeterans 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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