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Hillcrest Educational Centers
Pittsfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026

MAKE EVERY MEAL MATTER

Join Hillcrest Educational Centers as a Cook and play an important role in creating meals that help keep our students and staff healthy, energized, and cared for.

If you enjoy working in a team, take pride in preparing quality meals, and like that no two days are exactly the same, this could be the opportunity for you.

Schedule: Full-Time, Float.

Compensation: $22.50 - $24.66 per hour

Position Description:

Responsible for reviewing menus and determining estimates of quantities of foods to be ordered and prepared. Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption. Work to ensure campuses and other specified areas are kept in a clean and orderly condition.

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Three to four years of experience in working with foods. Experience with proportions and percentages to calculate volume, weights, and measures.

Licenses or Certification:
Have a Current ServSafe Certificate and Food Allergy Certificate (or obtain within 6 months of holding position);

Why Hillcrest?

For over 40 years, Hillcrest has been a cornerstone of support, care, and growth for special needs youth. Our mission is to improve the quality of life through education, clinical, and residential services — and as a Cook, you play a vital role in that mission.

Every meal you prepare helps fuel our students and staff, creating a nurturing environment that supports healing, learning, and connection. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be part of a meaningful, mission-driven community.

What We Offer:
  • Child care reimbursement – helping you care for your own while you care for others

  • Tuition assistance & a Student Loan Pay Down Program – grow your career without the financial stress

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance – we’ve got you covered

  • Free short- and long-term disability life insurance

  • Wellness Program credit to lower your health insurance premiums

  • On-site dental office with payroll deduction options

  • 403(b) retirement plan – start building your future today

  • Two weeks of paid training – we set you up for success

  • Generous Paid Time Off

Good food takes teamwork. Great teams start with the right people. If you’re dependable, adaptable, and take pride in what you serve, we’d like to meet you.

Salary : $23 - $25

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