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Cook I

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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Olive Hill, KY (In Person)

$35,776 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 17 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/10/2026

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Job Description

Advertisement Closes 6/22/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02695 Cook I Pay Grade 09 Salary $13.76 - $20.64 Hourly (Sign-on Bonus - $800) Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

FULL TIME

ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks Location 344 Caveland Drive Olive Hill, KY 41164 USA Description Carter Caves State Resort Park is now seeking a Cook I to join Team Kentucky! If you are an outgoing person that likes working on a team this may be just for you! Why not work somewhere beautiful!?! Carter Caves 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. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team to be successful in this position.

Duties for this position include:

Bakes, roasts, broils and fries meat, fish and fowl for large groups of people. Mixes and cooks specialty dishes and delicate foods. Seasons foods by taste test and recipe. Maintains records of food used and supply on hand. Figures food cost and records on daily food cost sheet. Cleans and sanitizes work areas. Ensures proper storage of food. 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/457K) Complimentary state park visits for you and your family! 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

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 Falon Wolfe at falon.wolfe@ky.gov or 606-286-4411. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply Now Share Save Job