Commonwealth of Kentucky

Cook I

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $14 - $21/hr  •  Jamestown, NY (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

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10/22/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605248

Cook I

Pay Grade 09

Salary

$14.03 - $21.05 Hourly

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

5465 State Park Road

Jamestown, KY 42629 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Parks is seeking an experienced and motivated team leader with a passion for delivering exceptional guest service as our new Cook I for the Rowena Landing Restaurant at the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, located on the beautiful 60 thousand plus acre Lake Cumberland.

This Resort Park is one of the premier lodging and dining facilities in the area. For decades, we have been serving our guests in our 200-seat restaurant with panoramic views of Lake Cumberland. In addition to back-of- house operations, you will work closely with the front of the house operations, group sales and other departments to provide delivery of exceptional guest services and catering for multiple groups, events and banquets in various locations around the Park throughout the year. If providing quality customer service while working in one of the finest locations in Kentucky appeals to you, then this position MIGHT be for you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Plans, participates, implements, and manages food product consistency under the direction of the Chef III.
  • Assists in Menu Development under the direction of the Chef III.
  • Sanitizes food service area
  • Ensures proper food storage

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Analytical thinking
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Communication skills
  • Compliance with all Food and Beverage park standards
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent grooming standards
  • Willingness to develop team members and self
  • Flexibility to respond to an range of different work situations
  • Ability to work on your own or in teams
  • Maintain a valid KY ServSafe certification

The Department of Parks offers many great benefits for our full-time employees, including:

  • Employee discounts
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Complimentary state park visits for you and your family!

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 Steven Stewart at steven.stewart@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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