Park Worker I

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6/21/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02499

Park Worker I

Salary

$12.51 - $18.76 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

5465 State Park Road
Jamestown, KY 42629 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Parks is seeking a motivated team leader with a passion for delivering exceptional guest service as our new Park Worker I for the Rowena Landing Restaurant at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, located on the beautiful 60,000+ acre Lake Cumberland. This Resort Park is one of the premier lodging and dining facilities in the area. For decades, we have been serving our guests in our 200 seat restaurant with panoramic views of Lake Cumberland. In addition to front-of-house operations, you will work closely with the back of the house operations, group sales, and other departments to provide delivery of exceptional guest services for our Rowena Landing Restaurant throughout the year.

If providing quality customer service while working in one of the finest locations in Kentucky appeals to you, then this position might be for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Stock waitress station and buffet unit with dishes, mugs, glasses, etc. before, during, and after shift.
• Responsible for sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming dining room floors.
• Clean dirty dishes from tables and wipe tables.
• Janitorial and cleaning duties for the dining room.
• Follow departmental rules, regulations, and policies under the direction of dining room supervisor.
• Working with point of sale system to ring up guests.
• Complete cash count procedures at end of shift.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Time management
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Compliance with all food and beverage park standards
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work on your own or in teams
• Maintain a valid KY STAR certification

The Department of Parks offers many great benefits for our full-time employees, including:

• Employee discounts
• Training and career development opportunities
• Complimentary state park visits for you and your family!

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.

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 Mary Grider at mary.grider@ky.gov or 270-343-3111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D