Job: Cook

Job: Cook

Hillcrest Educational Centers
788 South St.
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Website:hillcresteducationalcenters.org

Company Description:

Hillcrest Educational Centers is a private not-for-profit agency that provides a range of individualized and comprehensive clinical, psychological and special education services for children, adolescents and families in Berkshire County, MA and the Northeast. The students served by Hillcrest in nonresidential and residential programs have complex psychiatric, behavioral and/or developmental disorders, including autism, and a variety of high risk behaviors.

Hillcrest Educational Centers, with 4 sites located in the scenic Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, serves over 150 students and provides full and part time employment to over 500 staff. 24 hours a day, year round delivery of services allows for flexible schedules for students finishing undergraduate or graduate degrees.

Hillcrest Educational Centers offers extremely competitive wages and an outstanding benefit package that includes tuition assistance, student loan pay down, child care reimbursement, medical, dental, life, disability, and retirement plan.

Job Title:
Cook
Salary Range:	Location:
$22.50 - $24.66 Per Hour	Pittsfield
Job Type:	Category:
Full Time	Cook
Education Level:	Work Experience:
High School or Equivalent	3+
Description:
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.
Requirements:
Current ServSafe Certificate and Food Allergy Certificate (or obtain within 6 months of holding position);