--- title: Healthcare Dietary Cook at KVC Missouri description: KVC Missouri is hiring for the Healthcare Dietary Cook role in Saint James, MO. Pays $15–$17 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/healthcare-dietary-cook-at-kvc-missouri-01a0dfd3-7331-78ac-906c-85227f9f0865 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join KVC Missouri as Healthcare Dietary Cook in Saint James, MO. Pays $15–$17 per hour. Part-time role. Requires 1+ year of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/aqlvtc.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | KVC Missouri | | **Location** | Saint James, MO | | **Salary** | $15/hr - $17/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for KVC Missouri. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for KVC Missouri. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $38,000 – $46,000 a year (median $42,000). ## Description **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. **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 - 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 **Schedule Expectations** - 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** - Generous Paid Time Off - Paid Parental Leave - 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. If you are looking for meaningful work in a stable, team-oriented healthcare environment where your contributions truly matter, we encourage you to apply. ## Skills - Cleanliness - Work Ethic - Cooking - Event Planning - Standardized Recipes - Food Preparation - Baking - Residential Treatment - Meal Service - Punctuality - Stock Rotation - Kitchen Equipment Operation - Sanitation - Food Storage - Behavioral Health - Infection Control - ServSafe Certification - Food and Beverage Service - Food Safety - Inventory Management - Working with Children Check - Food Safety Regulations - Nutrition ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [Hospitality & Food Service jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Food & Beverage jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cook jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage/cook?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Missouri](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/missouri?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 50086 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)