Location: North Adams, MA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 40 hours per week (Days; exact start/end times set by the facility; scheduling requests must be submitted at time of application)

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 operations of the food service department across Berkshire Medical Center campuses to deliver high-quality food and service
• Coordinate food preparation for cafeteria, patient meals, room service and special functions as both manager and chef
• Supervise, coach and schedule food service staff, holding team members accountable to departmental standards
• Prepare menus and develop standardized recipes to ensure consistency and nutrition standards
• Oversee food production, inventory/purchasing and cafeteria/room service/catering operations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policies and maintain food safety standards
• Approve vacation time and weekly payroll for food services staff and act as a visible role model of professionalism
• Resolve operational issues, confront problems constructively and maintain effective relationships across disciplines

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of cooking experience (required)
• 2+ years specializing in food preparation, sanitation, purchasing and managing food service operations (required)
• 4 years management/leadership experience in hospital, institutional or restaurant cooking (required)
• Current nutrition/food service supervisory or leadership experience (required)
• Food Service EMR or Nutrition Software experience (required) — please note experience on profile
• High school diploma (required)
• CSM or CFPP (Certified Dietary Manager / Certified Food Protection Professional) preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Medical terminology coursework preferred
• Own reliable vehicle for travel to the facility (required for this assignment)
• Perm address required on profile; travelers residing within 50 miles of facility will not be considered
• 1 supervisory signed reference from within the past two years of employment (required)

Education

• High school diploma (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Staff supervision and leadership with a hands-on management style
• Menu planning, recipe standardization and menu development
• Food safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance expertise
• Food production, cafeteria, room service and catering operations
• Inventory, purchasing and payroll approval experience
• Experience with food service EMR and nutrition software
• Strong interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and enjoy the Berkshires
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for job-related certifications
• Orientation and ongoing training to set you up for success (8-hour non-billable orientation noted)
• A supportive team that values YOU and your leadership
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership in a teaching hospital
• Travel support and practical guidance for contract assignments
• A role where your work directly improves patient and visitor experience

Travel Perks: Explore North Adams, MA

Explore the beautiful Berkshires while you work: hike Mount Greylock (the highest point in Massachusetts), visit MASS MoCA for world-class contemporary art right in North Adams, stroll the Clark Art Institute in nearby Williamstown, catch live music at Tanglewood in the summer, try local farms and farmers markets, or take day trips to scenic Vermont and Albany, NY. Winter sports, cozy cafés, and a thriving local arts scene make this a great place to explore on your time off.

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