Compassionate Healthcare Dietary Cook – Part-Time with Benefits

KVC Health Systems, Inc.; St. James (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(B) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

KVC Missouri in St. James, MO, is seeking a part-time Healthcare Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals in a structured healthcare and residential setting serving children and youth. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, teamwork, and reliability in a non-fast-food environment.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year in institutional cooking, knowledge of nutrition standards, and the ability to work with a diverse team. Generous benefits and a supportive workplace are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in food service, commercial kitchens, healthcare dietary, or other institutional cooking environments preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, follow sanitation standards, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals following standardized recipes, nutrition guidelines, and safety regulations.
• Perform food preparation, batch cooking, baking, and meal production in a commercial kitchen.
• Maintain meal quality, temperature logs, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

KVC Missouri in St. James, MO, is seeking a part-time Healthcare Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals in a structured healthcare and residential setting serving children and youth. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, teamwork, and reliability in a non-fast-food environment.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year in institutional cooking, knowledge of nutrition standards, and the ability to work with a diverse team. Generous benefits and a supportive workplace are provided.