Park Chef II
About The Position
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 city conveniences. As part of Kentucky State Parks, you’ll help care for some of the state’s most beautiful natural spaces while building a rewarding culinary career. The Park Chef II is a skilled culinary leader who partners with the Food Operations Manager and Dining Room Supervisor to lead restaurant, kitchen, and catering operations. You will craft scratch-made dishes using fresh 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.
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
- Analytical thinking.
- Time management.
- Teamwork and leadership.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- On‑the‑job training and certification opportunities.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Varied experience across multiple outlets and cooking styles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
