<p>Advertisement Closes</p> <p>5/15/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)</p> <p>25-02709</p> <p>Cook II</p> <p>Pay Grade 10</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$14.69 - $22.04 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type</p> <p>EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK</p> <p>Click here for more details on state employment.</p> <p>Hiring Agency</p> <p>Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks</p> <p>Location</p> <p>344 Caveland Dr</p> <p>Olive Hill, KY 41164 USA</p> <p>Description</p> <p>Carter Caves State Resort Park is seeking an experienced and reliable individual to join our kitchen team as a Cook II. This full-time position plays a vital role in our food service operation, helping to prepare and deliver quality meals to our guests in a beautiful park setting.</p> <p>As a Cook II, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and coordinating daily cooking and kitchen sanitation duties. You will assist with buffet and banquet cooking, baking, specialty dishes, and therapeutic diets. This position may also include ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, calculating food costs, and ensuring all food preparation meets health and safety standards. You may be required to open and close kitchen operations and support our Food Service Operations Managers and Chefs with additional tasks as needed.</p> <p>This role requires at least two years of cooking experience in an institutional or large-scale commercial setting. Vocational training in food service may substitute for this requirement on a year-for-year basis. A strong work ethic, ability to follow recipes, attention to cleanliness, and teamwork skills are essential.</p> <p>While no specific educational credential is required, applicants must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays. Employees may also be required to pass a background check and drug screening and may need to maintain a valid driver's license.</p> <p>Join our dedicated team and help create a memorable experience for every guest who visits Carter Caves!</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>EDUCATION: NONE</p> <p>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of cooking experience in an institutional or large scale commercial setting.</p> <p>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Vocational training in food services will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.</p> <p>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE</p> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.</p> <p>Probationary Period</p> <p>This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.</p> <p>If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Paul Tierney at Paul.Tierney@ky.gov or 606-286-7000.</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</p>