Cook II (Interim) - Kentucky Personnel Cabinet : Job Details

Advertisement Closes7/1/2025 (7:00 PM EST)25-00018Cook II (Interim)Pay Grade10Salary$14.69 - $22.04 HourlyEmployment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WKClick here for more details on state employment.Hiring AgencyTourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife ResourcesLocationKentucky Department of Fish and WildlifeResources 295 Camp Currie Road Benton, KY 42025 USADescriptionWould you like to work with people who are dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth's Fish and WildlifeResources? Do you want to be part of an agency that provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoorsby fishing, hunting, boating, recreational shooting, wildlife watching or related activities in Kentucky?Join us in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and WildlifeResources (KDFWR)! The candidate will plan, prepare, and coordinate daily cooking and kitchen clean up andsanitation duties at Camp Currie.This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time orrecurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, prepares, and coordinates a variety of kitchen duties such as: cooking, baking, sanitation,washing pots and pans, etc.
• Plans, prepares, and coordinates delivery of meals to large groups.
• Performs and leads in food preparation, cooking menu items to order, banquet cooking, buffet cooking,dessert preparation and baking.
• Performs and leads in the proper use of kitchen equipment, appliances, and tools in order to preparefood items.
• Assists Food Service Operations Managers and Chefs with other tasks as needed, including but notlimited to maintaining records of food used and supplies on hand, ordering, receiving goods, computing foodcosts, and opening and closing kitchen and cafe as needed.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and fries' meat, fish, and fowl.
• Mixes and cooks' specialty dishes, delicate foods, and therapeutic diets.
• Seasons food by taste test and recipe.
• Maintains records of food used and supply on hand.
• Figures food cost and records on a daily food costsheet.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area.
• Insures proper storage of food.

Preferred Skills and Abilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible and positive outlook.
• A willingness to work as part of a team.
• A self-starter/motivated individual.
• Adaptability and Flexibility.

Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION:NONEEXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Two years of cooking experience in an institutional or large scale commercial setting.Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:Vocational training in food services will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONESPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONEWorking ConditionsTypical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Clay Brummal at [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D