Healthcare Dietary Cook

Kvc-Health-Systems; 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

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Healthcare Dietary Cook

ST JAMES ADMIN Part Time MO - St James, Saint James, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 9724

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.00 Hourly

Healthcare Dietary Cook -St. James, MO KVC Missouri | St. James, MO Pay Range:$15.00-$17.00 per hour

KVC Missouri is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and service-oriented Healthcare Dietary Cook to join our St. James team. This role is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals in a structured healthcare and residential environment serving children and youth.

Our Dietary Services team plays an essential role in creating a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment. The ideal candidate brings experience in high-volume or institutional food service and understands the importance of consistency, sanitation, teamwork, and reliability in a healthcare setting.

This is not a fast-food environment. We are looking for professionals who take pride in preparing meals that support health, comfort, and daily stability for the individuals we serve.

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals in accordance with standardized recipes, nutrition guidelines, portion standards, and food safety regulations
• Perform food preparation, batch cooking, baking, and meal production in a commercial kitchen environment
• Follow DESE nutrition standards, ServSafe practices, sanitation procedures, and infection-control expectations
• Maintain meal quality, timing, temperature logs, and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Assist with menu preparation, inventory management, receiving deliveries, and stock rotation
• Support meal service operations for residents, staff, and special events as needed
• Maintain accurate food storage, labeling, and sanitation documentation
• Work collaboratively with residential, nursing, and operations staff to support a positive dining experience
• Ensure dependable attendance and punctuality to support uninterrupted meal service operations
• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor in a fast-paced healthcare and residential setting

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in food service, commercial kitchens, cafeteria, healthcare dietary, school nutrition, senior living, or other institutional cooking environments preferred
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, high-volume meal production, or working with children and adolescents is preferred
• ServSafe Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within designated timeframe)
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, follow food safety and sanitation standards, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Dependable attendance, reliable transportation, and a strong work ethic required
• Successful candidates are team-oriented, respectful, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a structured healthcare environment while following standardized recipes and production expectations
• We're looking for compassionate professionals who understand the important role food service plays in supporting health, comfort, and wellbeing
• Flexible scheduling may be available based on operational needs
• Weekend, holiday, and rotating shift availability may be required
• Consistent attendance is essential to maintaining quality meal service for our residents and patients
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Benefits, including mental health resources and health screenings

About KVC Missouri

KVC Missouri is part of KVC Health Systems, a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families and improving the lives of children and youth.

Our Columbia team is committed to creating a supportive, therapeutic environment where every individual feels safe, respected, and cared for. Dietary Services is a vital part of that mission.

Our culture of compassion, teamwork, and employee support has earned KVC an 86 Work Wellbeing Score on Indeed, placing us among the top 1% of employers nationwide.