Park Worker

Final date to receive applications 10/22/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605232

Park Worker I

Pay Grade
08

$12.76 - $19.14 Hourly

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

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

5465 State Park Road
Jamestown, KY 42629 USA

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 the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, located on the beautiful 60 thousand plus 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!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Stock waitress station and buffet unit with dishes, mugs, glasses, etc to be kept stocked before,during and after shift
• Responsible for sweeping, mopping and vacuuming dining room floors.
• Removing dirty dishes from tables, and wiping tables
• Janitorial/Cleaning duties for the Dining Room
• Follows departmental rules, regulations, and policies under the direction of Dining Room Supervisor.
• Working with Point of Sale System to ring up Guests
• Cash count procedures at end of shift.

• 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.

• Employee Discounts.
• Training/Career Development Opportunities.
• Complimentary state park visits for you and your family!.

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Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.

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 der or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D