Cook Assistant

Sign-On Bonus: $1200 for eligible candidates

Interested in assisting in a kitchen environment? No prior cooking experiences? No problem — we’ll train you!

Join the Food and Nutrition Services Program at Unity House of Troy and help provide nutritious meals in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Monday -Friday hours:10:15 -6:15

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep at a confidential shelter, following food safety guidelines
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
• Support daily cleaning routines
• Pick up food and supply orders as needed
• Assist with any deliveries
• Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment

Qualifications & requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid/Clean NYS Driver’s License
• Ability to pass background checks (including fingerprinting)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Generous Benefits

• Time Off:
  • 13+ paid days off in your first year (increases annually)
  • 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
  • 12 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
  • Major medical leave
• Insurance & Financial:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 403(b) retirement contributions after 1 year
• Extra Perks:
  • Tuition, gym, and cell phone discounts
  • 50% off childcare tuition at A Child’s Place

About Unity House:

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

Unity House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.