Location: North Adams, MA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift, 40 hours/week

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $34 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day food service operations across the campus to deliver high-quality meals and exceptional customer service
• Coordinate and supervise cafeteria, patient meal service, room service, and catering lines to ensure smooth food production
• Develop and maintain standardized recipes and menus that meet clinical and departmental standards
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate food service staff while approving payroll and vacation time
• Ensure compliance with accrediting bodies, hospital policies, and food safety regulations
• Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and sanitation practices to maintain efficiency and safety
• Act as a department role model—resolving conflicts, improving processes, and driving departmental goals
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, clinical staff, and leadership to support patient-centered service

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Minimum 4 years management/leadership experience in hospital, institutional, or restaurant cooking (required)
• 2–4 years cooking experience (required) with 2+ years in food preparation, sanitation, purchasing and managing food service operations
• Current nutrition/food service supervisory or leadership experience (required)
• Experience with food service EMR or nutrition software — required; please note this experience on your profile
• CSM or CFPP preferred (Certified Dietary Manager / Certified Food Protection Professional)
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Medical terminology coursework preferred
• Traveler must have own vehicle and provide permanent address at profile upload
• Important: Facility will not consider travelers who reside within 50 miles of the facility

Education

• High school diploma (required)
• CSM/CFPP/ServSafe (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong food service management and leadership skills
• Menu planning and recipe standardization with attention to patient nutrition needs
• Hands-on cooking and food preparation expertise
• Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with payroll, scheduling, purchasing, and inventory control
• Customer-service focus with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate a diverse team
• Familiarity with food service EMR and nutrition software systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and basic protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off to rest, recharge, and explore the Berkshires
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Licensure support and help navigating credentialing
• A collaborative, supportive team that values YOU
• Meaningful leadership role where your culinary skills impact patient care

Travel Perks: Explore North Adams, MA

Explore the cultural and outdoor charms of the Berkshires while on assignment. North Adams is home to MASS MoCA, a world-class contemporary art museum, and offers easy access to Mount Greylock State Reservation for scenic hiking and panoramic views. Nearby Williamstown features the Clark Art Institute, and the region is dotted with quaint towns, local farms, seasonal festivals, live music venues, and excellent dining—perfect for weekend getaways and recharging after a week of meaningful work.

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