A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.
Advertisement Closes 8/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2603807 Cook I Pay Grade 09 Salary $2,236.16 - $2,918.34 Monthly Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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FULL TIME
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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY
| 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education Location 1867 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, Kentucky School for the Blind, in Louisville (Jefferson County), has an opening for a Cook I position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare food from assigned menus, including baking, frying, broiling, sautéing, steaming, and roasting of meats, fish, or fowl. Store, thaw, handle, prepare, refrigerate, and heat foods in accordance with state and local health department regulations. Maintain proper temperature of food cooked. Inspect all foods for insect and bacteria contamination. Perform kitchen sanitation. Wash pots and pans. Mop, sweep, and scrub floors. Clean and sanitize worktable, sinks, ovens, cutting boards, etc. Assist in serving food to students and staff. Prepare sack lunches for school trips. Assist in preparation and transporting food. Prepare specialty meals as needed. Assist in the preparation of food, setups and service for banquets, receptions, meetings, and other special activities. Perform other duties as assigned. 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 Christy Ricketts at christy.ricketts@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
