Park Chef II

Advertisement Closes 6/10/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) req78517 Park Chef II Pay Grade12 Salary $18.32 - $27.47 Hourly (Sign-on Bonus - $1,000.00) 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 1608 Hwy 227 Carrollton, KY 41008 USA Description Join the Culinary Team at General Butler State Resort Park! General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, KY offers peaceful country living just minutes from cityconveniences. As part of Kentucky State Parks, you'll help care for some of the state's most beautiful naturalspaces while building a rewarding culinary career. The Park Chef II is a skilled culinary leader who partners with the Food Operations Manager and Dining RoomSupervisor to lead restaurant, kitchen, and catering operations. You will craft scratch-made dishes usingfresh ingredients, train and mentor staff, and ensure efficient, high-quality service across all outlets. Why Join Us? On-the-job training and certification opportunities. Flexible scheduling. Comprehensive benefits. Varied experience across multiple outlets and cooking styles. This role supports Two Rivers Restaurant, Port William's Lounge, and the General Butler Conference Center,preparing meals for daily service, buffets, banquets, and catered events on and off property. Responsibilities include but are no limited to the following: Plan, train, and supervise kitchen personnel. Ensure food quality and consistency across all products and services. Develop menus and update recipes. Manage inventory, purchasing, and budget reporting. Enforce departmental policies, rules, and safety standards. Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following: Analytical thinking. Time management. Teamwork and leadership. Ability to work under pressure. Strong communication skills. If you take pride in your work and want a meaningful, creative culinary role, we welcome your application forPark Chef II at General Butler State Resort Park. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION:High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have four years of food preparation experience in salads, vegetables, or meats. Two years of the required experience must include management or supervision in a large-scale institutional or commercial full-service restaurant or state resort park food facility. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:One year of culinary training will substitute for one year of the food preparation experience. 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 Christina Schadler at christina.schadler@ky.gov or 502-732-4384. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D