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Cook

Unity House of Troy
Troy, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026 CLOSED ON 6/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Unity House of Troy?

If you enjoy cooking for others and making a difference, we invite you to share your passion with Unity House of Troy’s Food and Nutrition Program

Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates

Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday
  • Must be able to work varied hours between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM
  • Work may take place at multiple locations as needed

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with meal planning
  • Prepare ingredients for daily meals and the following day
  • Assist with cooking meals, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, including appliances and utensils
  • Support other staff and volunteers as needed
  • Provide assistance at other locations as required
  • Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid New York State Driver’s License
  • Access to a reliable vehicle
  • Experience cooking in large quantities preferred 
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, and lift independently
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)

56 hours of NYS Sick Leave

12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

Major medical leave

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance 

403b contributions after one year.

Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts and a 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place. 

Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

 

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. 

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.

Join us in making life better for those living in poverty!

 

Salary : $17 - $18

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