Walk-In Hiring Event - Oct. 20 | Dietary Cooks

Job Description

Job Description

???? NOW HIRING – WALK-IN INTERVIEW EVENT 

Healthcare Dietary Cook

KVC Missouri | Children's Wellness Campus – Webster Groves, MO
???? $18.00–$20.00/hour | Based on experience, certifications & shift needs

???? October 20th | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 30-Minute Walk-In Interviews
Qualified candidates may receive an offer on the spot.

Click this link to reserve your interview:  -kvc/walk-in-hiring-event-kitchen-maintenance

About the Role

KVC Missouri is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and service-oriented Healthcare Dietary Cook to join our Children's Wellness Campus team in Webster Groves. This role is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals in a structured healthcare and residential environment serving children and youth. Both part-time and full-time opportunities are available.

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

• 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

• Team-oriented, respectful, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a structured healthcare environment

• Compassionate professionals who understand the important role food service plays in supporting health, comfort, and wellbeing

Schedule Expectations

• Part-time and full-time positions available

• 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

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay – $18.00–$20.00/hour

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $21,000

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Walk-In Day – What to Know

Interviews are 30 minutes and first-come, first-served. Candidates who receive an offer will be asked to provide:

• Valid Government-Issued ID

• 3 Professional References

• Education Transcripts

This fall, make a move that matters. Come meet our team on October 20th.

KVC Missouri | Children's Wellness Campus | Webster Groves, MO
kvcmissouri.org