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10/12/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
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Cook I
Pay Grade 09
$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
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:
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).
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 at cheryll.hoover@ky.gov or 859-858-1443.
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