Residential Campus Cook

Cook - KVC Missouri Residential (Niles Campus)Location: Kansas City, MOSchedule: 3-day, 12-hour shifts (specific days determined upon hire)Pay: $15.00-$17.75 per hour (Compensation is determined by years of relevant experience)Cook with Heart - Make a Difference in Children's LivesIf you've ever worked in a school kitchen, daycare, or caregiving role, you know how much comfort a warm meal can bring. At KVC Missouri's Niles Residential Campus, our cooks are more than food preparers - they are part of the healing process for children and teens in our care.This is a vital position - truly the heart of the house. You'll create nourishing meals in a calm, family-style environment where every dish helps children feel safe, valued, and cared for.We're looking for someone who brings creativity, compassion, and reliability - someone who can follow nutritional guidelines but also add their personal touch with baking, menu ideas, and thoughtful presentation.Why You'll Love This RolePurpose with heart: Every meal you prepare contributes to the emotional healing and stability of our kids.A creative kitchen: Enjoy the freedom to be inventive with menus, bake special treats, and bring warmth to mealtimes while following our standards.Flexible schedule, dependable care: We offer flexibility with scheduling and hours - but our kids count on you. Reliability and consistency are essential to building their sense of trust and comfort.Opportunities to grow: We'll support your professional development, whether you want to build culinary skills, take on leadership, or explore new roles within KVC.Caring community: Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and making a difference every day.What You'll DoPrepare nutritious meals following recipes, DESE nutrition standards, and ServSafe guidelinesPlan menus, prep meals, and bake with creativityMaintain a clean, organized kitchen and follow food safety protocolsManage inventory and assist with special eventsInteract with children and staff, helping make mealtimes a comforting and positive part of each dayWhat We're Looking ForHigh School Diploma or equivalentServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)1+ year of kitchen or food service experience (school or residential preferred)Experience working with children or youth (strongly preferred)Dependable, caring, and creative personality who takes pride in their workBenefits & PerksPaid Time Off + Holiday PayPaid Parental LeaveHealth, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance403(b) with Company MatchTuition Reimbursement (up to $21,000)Employee Assistance & Wellness ProgramsCareer Growth & Skill Development OpportunitiesAbout KVCKVC Missouri is part of KVC Health Systems, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. Our culture of compassion and teamwork has earned KVC an 82 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed - placing us among the top 1% of employers nationwide. If you love to cook, enjoy caring for others, and want your work to truly matter, this role may be the perfect fit.