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Advertisement Closes 11/14/2022 (7:00 PM EST)22-09476 Cook I (Part-Time)Pay Grade 09Salary $12.12 HourlyEmployment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18AHiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans AffairsLocation 926 Veterans DriveHanson KY 42413 USADescription The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located inbeautiful Hanson Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentuckys Veterans by fostering independencepreserving dignity and providing compassionate care.We are currently seeking a Cook (Part-time) to care for our Veterans. Join our team if you want to give backto 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 foodThis position offers 15% on top of base pay for all hours worked on second and third shifts and 25% on top ofbase pay for all hours worked on a holiday or weekend.The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving KentuckysVeterans by fostering Independence preserving Dignity and providing Compassionate Care. This job requires mandatory COVID 19 vaccination or an approved exemption in accordance with CMS-3415-IFCfrom the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This means if appointed to the position the applicantmust have completed the primary vaccination series for COVID-19 which means the administration of a single-dose vaccine or the administration of all required doses of a multi-dose vaccine upon commencement ofemployment. The vaccine received must be one of the FDA-approved or FDA-authorized vaccines. Proof ofvaccination will be required. If a medical or religious exemption is sought the candidate must submitpaperwork to the employer prior to appointment for review and approval.This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION: NONEEXPERIENCE 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: NONESPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE LICENSURE REGULATION ETC.): NONEWorking 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 Shirl Welborn at shirl.welborn@ky.gov or 270-322-3566.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D