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Cook I
Commonwealth of KentuckyUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
About the role
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2604010
Cook I
Pay Grade
09
Salary
$13.76 Hourly
Locality Premium - $4.88 per hour
Shift Premium for Second and Third shift – 15%
Weekend Premium – 25%
Holiday Premium – 25%
Locality Premium - $4.88 per hour
Shift Premium for Second and Third shift – 15%
Weekend Premium – 25%
Holiday Premium – 25%
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
926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413 USA
Hanson, KY 42413 USA
Description
The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located in
beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence,
preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.
We are currently seeking Cook’s to care for our Veterans. Join our team if you want to give back to those who have given so much for our Country.
Make a lasting impression on our Veterans assisting them by:
This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint- supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $4.88 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).
This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary:
We are currently seeking Cook’s to care for our Veterans. Join our team if you want to give back to those who have given so much for our Country.
Make a lasting impression on our Veterans assisting them by:
- Performs general cooking duties
- Mixes and cooks specialty dishes and delicate foods
- Maintains records of food used and supply on hand
- Maintains dietary work areas, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition
- Insures proper storage of food
This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint- supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $4.88 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).
This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary:
- Second & Third shift: 15%
- Weekend: 25%
- Holidays: 25%
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 Shirl Welborn at shirl.welborn@ky.gov or 270-322-3566.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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