Commonwealth of Kentucky

Cook II

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  Kentucky (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

 

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8/22/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604212

Cook II

Pay Grade
10

Salary

$15.14 - $22.71 Hourly

(Sign-on Bonus - $800)

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

5970 State Park Road
Burkesville, KY 42717 USA

Description

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is now seeking a Cook II to join Team Kentucky! Dale Hollow Lake is one of
the true natural wonders of the Commonwealth and our staff members play a crucial role in helping our guests
to create memorable experiences. Why not work somewhere beautiful?!? Give your career the boost it deserves
with Kentucky State Parks!

Duties for this position include:
  • Performs duties of cooking, baking, preparing specialty dishes. Creates new dishes from a variety of recipes.
  • Coordinates the work of employees performing a variety of kitchen duties such as cooking, baking, sanitation, washing pots and pans, etc.
  • Cleans and sanitizes work areas.
  • Controls food costs through proper utilization of products and storage of food; assists with training new staff.

We offer a great package of employee and family-friendly benefits, including:
  • Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
  • Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement
  • Wellness incentives program
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
  • Complimentary state park visits for you and your family!

We look forward to hearing from you!

This position is eligible for an approved Sign-on bonus of $800 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(6).

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 Jenny Boils at jenny.boils@ky.gov or (270) 433-7431.

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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