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Cook I
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
Hanson, KY (In Person)
$28,621 Salary, Full-Time
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Advertisement Closes 6/9/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02683 Cook I Pay Grade 09 Salary $13.76 Hourly Locality Premium -$4.88 Per Hour Second & Third shift: 15%
Weekend:
25%Holidays:
25% Employment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH
|FULL TIME
|ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY
| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs Location 926 Veterans Drive 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: Performing 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. 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.- This position offers 15% on top of base pay for all hours worked on second and third shifts and 25% on top of base pay for all hours worked on a holiday or weekend.
- This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $4.88 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).
- This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190.