Commonwealth of Kentucky

Cook II

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $15.13/hr  •  Bowling Green, KY (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

 

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7/12/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

2603303

Cook II

Pay Grade
10

Salary

$15.13 Hourly

Locality Premium -$4.97 Per Hour

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

1111 Veterans Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA

Description

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.

We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic Cook II who possesses the desire to care for Kentucky’s
Veterans.

Expectations for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Prepare and serve nutritious, appetizing meals for residents in accordance with planned menus, portion
    control standards, and therapeutic diet requirements.
  • Assist with coordinating daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, baking, cooking,
    sanitation, and dishwashing activities.
  • Cook a variety of foods using methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and frying while maintaining
    quality and timeliness.
  • Support a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment by following proper food handling, cleaning, and
    infection control procedures.
  • Work in a fast-paced dietary setting that requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting up
    to 30 pounds.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned while helping ensure high-quality meal service for Veterans in a
    skilled nursing care environment.

***This position, in the Bowling Green Veterans Center, Dietary Services Department, in Warren County has an
approved Locality Premium of $4.97 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

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 Brenda Carter at Brenda.Carter@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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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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