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Cook I

$14.36 per hour

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Wilmore, KY

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10/12/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605189

Cook I

Pay Grade09

Salary

$14.36 Hourly

Locality Premium - $4.88 per hour

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 I who possesses the desire to care for Kentucky’s Veterans. Thomson-Hood Veterans center offers benefits, retirement, and an opportunity to advance in your career with on-the-job training. Thomson-Hood has a family of employees who take pride in serving our veterans. Join us in our mission to provide excellent care for our veterans at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center.

Expectations for the Cook I include but are not limited to:

  • Assists in preparing and serving meals while maintaining dietary work areas, equipment, and utensils in safe, clean and sanitary condition.

  • Prepares and serves palatable or appetizing meals in a timely basis and in accordance with sanitary regulations.

  • Tastes meals to determine if properly cooked and seasoned.

  • Ensures scheduled cleaning duties (dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, etc.) are completed.

  • Disposes of food and waste in accordance with rules and regulations.

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 position has an approved Locality Premium of $4.88, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cheryl Hoover View email address on click.appcast.io (View email address on click.appcast.io ?Subject=2605189 - Cook I) or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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