Job Description

Job Title : Cook’s Assistant

Location: Pittsfield, MA

Start Date: February 16, 2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Schedule Shift: 8-hour shifts, 40 hours guaranteed 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

5x8s-Hour, 40 hours/week

Pay Rate: $23/hour

Description :

Cook’s Assistant

We are currently seeking an experienced Cook’s Assistant for a 13-week temporary assignment at the Hillcrest Campus of Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This is a great opportunity for food service professionals with institutional cooking experience who are open to a travel-style assignment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Required :

• 2–4 years of full-time cooking experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• Must have own vehicle
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with daily food preparation for patients, staff, and visitors in an institutional healthcare setting
• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes, menus, and dietary guidelines
• Support cooks with food production, portioning, and plating
• Maintain sanitation, food safety, and infection control standards
• Properly handle, store, and label food items
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and work areas
• Follow departmental policies and procedures related to food service operations

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