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title: Cook at Kingsway Community in Schenectady, NY
description: Kingsway Community is hiring for the Cook role in Schenectady, NY. Pays $20–$25
  per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | Kingsway Community |
| **Location** | Schenectady, NY |
| **Salary** | $20/hr - $25/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

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## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Kingsway Community.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Kingsway Community.

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## Description

Cook is responsible for preparing a variety of quick, high-quality meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role requires excellent time management, multitasking skills, and a commitment to maintaining food quality and consistency while meeting customer expectations.

Kingsway is a locally-owned and family-operated senior living community located on a 25-acre campus in the Woodlawn section of Schenectady, New York. Since 1975. We are committed to uphold a tradition of excellence while providing compassion, respect, and dignity for each individual entrusted to our care. At Kingsway, not only will our residents experience a difference, but our staff will too. We understand the importance of balance between work and family life, and we are committed to working with you to help you meet your goals. Kingsway Community offers:

- Excellent Benefit packages for Full Time and Part Time Employees which include Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k and reduced Public Transportation passes.
- Opportunity for career advancement through our Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Repayment program.

***Kingsway Community is no longer requiring employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19!***  

**Qualifications:**

• 3-5 years proven experience as a short order cook or in a similar role in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in cooking techniques, food preparation, and knowledge of breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices; certification is preferred.

• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and handle the demands of a high-volume kitchen

- Hours will rotate between AM & PM with and every other weekend commitment.

***Learn more about working at Kingsway Community at our careers page*****:**

**www.kingswaycommunity.com/career-opportunities**
## Skills

- Cooking
- Food Preparation
- Physical Stamina
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Food Safety
- High-Volume Kitchen Experience
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plans

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