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

🍂 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.

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, Serv.

Safe 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 Serv.

Safe 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