<p>Advertisement Closes</p> <p>3/24/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)</p> <p>25-01566</p> <p>Cook II</p> <p>Pay Grade 10</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$14.70 - $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>166 Upper Village Drive</p> <p>Gilbertsville, KY 42044 USA</p> <p>Description</p> <p>Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, located on beautiful Kentucky Lake in Gilbertsville, Kentucky, is seeking a Cook II for our Harbor Lights Restaurant. Our resort features a marina, campground, 18-hole golf course, executive cottages, and conference center. Our 200-seat restaurant offers stunning lake views and has been serving guests for over 50 years.</p> <p>As Cook II, you'll work in a team environment to provide excellent food and service to our guests. You'll help prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as assist with catered events throughout the park. Working with Kentucky State Parks offers career advancement opportunities, on-the-job training, certification options, flexible scheduling, and a competitive benefits package. You'll also have the chance to develop diverse skills across our various food service outlets.</p> <p>Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:</p> <ul> <li>Prepare and serve meals promptly while following sanitation regulations. </li><li>Perform cooking duties for various menus. </li><li>Help develop new menu items. </li><li>Assist with inventory control and purchasing. </li><li>Support senior chefs and help train kitchen staff as needed. </li></ul> <p>Skills and Expectations include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Good time management skills. </li><li>Team-oriented mindset. </li><li>Effective communication abilities. </li><li>Adherence to Food and Beverage standards. </li><li>Ability to work efficiently under pressure. </li><li>Interest in developing yourself and others. </li><li>Adaptability to different work situations. </li><li>Self-motivation and collaborative attitude. </li><li>Valid KY STAR and ServSafe certifications. </li></ul> <p>If you take pride in your work and are interested in a rewarding career, we would be honored to review your application for the Cook II position at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park.</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 Scot Ratzlaff at scot.ratzlaff@ky.gov or 270-362-4271.</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</p>