Healthcare Dietary Cook – Niles
KVC Missouri | Kansas City
Schedule: Thursday–Sunday, 10-hour shifts. Additional optional scheduling may be available.
KVC Missouri is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and service-oriented Healthcare Dietary Cook to join our Niles 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.
Essential Responsibilities
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals in accordance with standardized recipes, nutrition guidelines, portion standards, and food safety regulations
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Perform food preparation, batch cooking, baking, and meal production in a commercial kitchen environment
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Follow DESE nutrition standards, ServSafe practices, sanitation procedures, and infection-control expectations
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Maintain meal quality, timing, temperature logs, and kitchen cleanliness standards
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Assist with menu preparation, inventory management, receiving deliveries, and stock rotation
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Support meal service operations for residents, staff, and special events as needed
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Maintain accurate food storage, labeling, and sanitation documentation
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Work collaboratively with residential, nursing, and operations staff to support a positive dining experience
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Ensure dependable attendance and punctuality to support uninterrupted meal service operations
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Maintain a calm, professional demeanor in a fast-paced healthcare and residential setting
What We’re Looking For
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Minimum 1 year of experience in food service, commercial kitchens, cafeteria, healthcare dietary, school nutrition, senior living, or other institutional cooking environments preferred
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Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, high-volume meal production, or working with children and adolescents is preferred
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ServSafe Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within designated timeframe)
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Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, follow food safety and sanitation standards, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 40 pounds
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Dependable attendance, reliable transportation, and a strong work ethic required
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Successful candidates are team-oriented, respectful, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a structured healthcare environment while following standardized recipes and production expectations
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We’re looking for compassionate professionals who understand the important role food service plays in supporting health, comfort, and wellbeing
Schedule Expectations
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Flexible scheduling may be available based on operational needs
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Weekend, holiday, and rotating shift availability may be required
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Consistent attendance is essential to maintaining quality meal service for our residents and patients
Benefits & Perks
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Competitive Pay
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Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
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Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
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403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
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Tuition Reimbursement up to $21,000
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Paid Parental Leave
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Employee Assistance Program
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Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
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 Webster Groves 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 83 Work Wellbeing Score on Indeed, placing us among the top 1% of employers nationwide.
If you are looking for meaningful work in a stable, team-oriented healthcare environment where your contributions truly matter, we encourage you to apply.
