Location: Pittsfield, MA

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week (8hr days; exact start/end times and specific days to be confirmed by the facility)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $29 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

• Prepare, season, and cook meals for patients, staff, and visitors following established recipes and dietary guidelines
• Follow written and verbal instructions from the Chef/Patient Foodservice Manager and adapt quickly as priorities change
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation at all times
• Organize tasks efficiently and multitask to keep meal service running smoothly
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and clinical staff to ensure timely, accurate patient meal delivery
• Assist with food prep, inventory tasks, and maintaining clean work areas

Qualifications

• 2-4 years full-time cooking experience required (hospital/institutional experience a plus)
• High school diploma required
• Graduate of a formal technical school in hotel or institutional cooking strongly preferred
• Medical terminology coursework preferred
• Supervisory signed reference from within the past two years required
• Permanent address required on profile and candidate must have reliable personal vehicle
• Able to read, write and follow oral/written instructions and work well with diverse populations

Education

• High school diploma (required)
• Graduate of a formal technical/culinary school specializing in hotel or institutional cooking (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong cooking and food preparation skills with institutional experience
• Food safety knowledge and commitment to sanitation standards
• Patient foodservice practices and dietary accommodations awareness
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions
• Time management and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen
• Organizational skills and adaptability as department needs change

Benefits

• A warm, supportive team that values your skills and growth
• Meaningful, hands-on experience in a top-ranked teaching hospital
• Opportunities to sharpen institutional and patient foodservice skills
• Professional development and on-the-job coaching from experienced chefs
• A clear schedule policy — submit time-off requests up front for smooth planning
• A chance to be part of a mission-driven organization focused on patient safety
• Flexible travel assignment perks for exploring the local region between shifts
• A workplace that appreciates strong multitaskers and reliable teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Pittsfield, MA

This contract takes you to Pittsfield in the beautiful Berkshires — a great base for outdoor and cultural adventures. Explore Mount Greylock and scenic hiking trails, visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, enjoy concerts at Tanglewood in nearby Lenox, discover the Berkshire Museum and local galleries, check out MASS MoCA in North Adams, or unwind at farm-to-table restaurants and local breweries. Skiing, waterfalls and countryside drives make weekends excellent for recharge and exploration.

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