Park Chef I
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $16 – $25
About this role
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11/22/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2606012
Park Chef I
Pay Grade
11
Salary
$16.98 - $25.47 Hourly
(Sign-on Bonus - $1000)
(Sign-on Bonus - $1000)
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
Location
1149 State Park Road
Lucas, KY 42156 USA
Lucas, KY 42156 USA
Description
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a water-lovers paradise surrounded by forested, rolling hills.
The resort is located near Kentucky’s famous cave area, which includes Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system in the world!
The Driftwood Restaurant at Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers a variety and wide range of foods in a warm and cozy setting for the dining room guest as well as groups for meetings and meals. The Driftwood Restaurant and Highlands Pub has a beautiful view that overlooks the Barren River Lake.
The setting is idea for a group or a family outing for sharing a sandwich or a full size gourmet meal. Wonderful atmosphere for a fantastic meal or just discussion and relaxing for a visit. Great for sharing a mixed drink and snacks while watching your favorite sports event.
Position Description:
The resort is located near Kentucky’s famous cave area, which includes Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system in the world!
The Driftwood Restaurant at Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers a variety and wide range of foods in a warm and cozy setting for the dining room guest as well as groups for meetings and meals. The Driftwood Restaurant and Highlands Pub has a beautiful view that overlooks the Barren River Lake.
The setting is idea for a group or a family outing for sharing a sandwich or a full size gourmet meal. Wonderful atmosphere for a fantastic meal or just discussion and relaxing for a visit. Great for sharing a mixed drink and snacks while watching your favorite sports event.
Position Description:
- Assist the Park Food Operation Manager in supervision of the kitchen staff
- Conduct ordering, inventories, scheduling, hiring and payroll for kitchen staff
- Work with Park Food Operation Manager in planning menus, buffets and specials
- Supervisor all food production for the Driftwood Restaurant, Highlands Pub and group banquets
- Ensure a clean and organized kitchen
- Deliver the most pleasant experience for our guest
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Must have three years of food preparation experience in salads, vegetables, or meats. One year of the required experience must include management or supervision of a medium-to 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 Carlet Hagan at [email protected].
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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