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Unity House Cook Assistant in Troy, New York
Unity House of Troy is looking for Cook Assistant to join our Food and Nutrition Services Program. New to cooking? You will be trained to develop skills needed to succeed!
This is a Monday – Friday position.
$750 sign on bonus for eligible candidates
If you are interested in applying or learning more about the position, you can apply online or call our manager at 518-274-2633 EXT. # 4117.
Responsibilities:
Assist with food prep, following all food safety guidelines.
Maintain daily cleaning routines.
Maintain a clean environment.
Assist employees of Food and Nutrition Program with their prep needs.
Provide coverage for other locations as needed.
Assist with set up of Community Meals as needed.
Assist clients and staff as needed during Community Meals or at other locations.
Promote an environment of inclusion and belonging.
Requirements:
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds independently. Valid/clean New York State Driver’s License required. A willingness to learn.
Benefits:
Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year); and 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave; and 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays; as well as major medical leave. Medical/dental/vision/life insurance, and 403b contributions after two years. Loan forgiveness program. 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 providing nutritious meals to our community.