Commonwealth of Kentucky

Food Service Worker

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $12 - $16/hr  •  Wilmore, KY (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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11/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605892

Food Service Worker

Pay Grade 07

Salary

$11.60 - $16.35 Hourly

Locality Premium - $4.98 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 Food Service Worker 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Assisting in preparing and serving meals.
  • Maintain dietary work areas equipment and utensils in a safe clean and sanitary condition.
  • Transport food and set up Buffet lines.
  • Ensures scheduled cleaning duties (dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, etc.) are completed.
  • Disposes of food and waste in accordance with rules and regulations.

***This position, in the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center Dietary Services Department, Jessamine County has an approved Locality Premium of $4.98 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

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 8598581443.

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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