Cook

Job Description

Job Description

KVC Missouri Residential - NIles

Location : Kansas City, MO

Pay : $15.00-$16.00 per hour (Depending on education and experience)

Schedule : This position follows a 3-day, 12-hour work schedule. Specific days and shift times will be determined upon hire.

Job Summary

The Cook prepares meals which meet the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) nutritional guidelines.KVC's Residential Treatment Program offers therapeutic services in a 24 / 7 supervised facility for children and teenagers with acute emotional and behavioral problems.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience working in a kitchen environment that adheres to food safety standards and regulations.

Background working with youth is strongly preferred.

A passion for supporting children's health and well-being through nutrition is highly valued.

Major Duties :

• Prepare food according to recipes and ServSafe guidelines.
• Clean dishes, kitchen work area, and dining area.
• Assist with event setup and serving food as needed.

Education Requirements : High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure / Certification : ServSafe

Qualifications : Ability to read and understand recipes and prep sheets

Preferred Experience / Skills : One year kitchen experience

Benefits :

Holiday Pay

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

403b with company match

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.00

Employee assistance program

Wellness benefits like health screenings, & mental health support

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.