Cook Assistant

Food Service AssistantSign-On Bonus: $1200 for eligible candidatesInterested 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 -6:15Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with food prep at a confidential shelter, following food safety guidelinesMaintain a clean and safe kitchen environmentSupport daily cleaning routinesPick up food and supply orders as neededAssist with any deliveriesContribute to a welcoming and inclusive environmentQualifications & RequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalentValid/Clean NYS Driver's LicenseAbility to pass background checks (including fingerprinting)Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periodsPositive attitude and willingness to learnGenerous BenefitsTime Off: 13+ paid days off in your first year (increases annually)56 hours of NYS Sick Leave12 paid holidays + 2 floating holidaysMajor medical leaveInsurance & Financial: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance403(b) retirement contributions after 1 yearExtra Perks: Tuition, gym, and cell phone discounts50% off childcare tuition at A Child's PlaceAbout 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.