About Upshift Upshift is the employer of record for more than 200,000 Upshifters working shifts at hotels, restaurants, stadiums, universities and warehouses; Upshifters rate us 9.2/10. Cook — $23.00/hour — Pittsburgh, PA — choose your own hours Upshift is hiring Cooks for a university dining kitchen in Pittsburgh and for restaurants, hotels and event kitchens across the city.