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Bagel Works

Prep Cook (Latham, NY)

Latham, NY · On-site

$18 - $20.50/hr

The Works ® is a growing regional chain of community-minded cafés, dedicated to providing the highest quality food and friendliest customer service. Each of our cafés reflects the unique character ...

Bagel Works

Prep Cook

Albany, NY · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

The Works ® is a growing regional chain of community-minded cafés, dedicated to providing the highest quality food and friendliest customer service. Each of our cafés reflects the unique character ...

Bagel Works

Baker

Albany, NY · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

The Works ® is a growing regional chain of community-minded cafés, dedicated to providing the highest quality food and friendliest customer service. Each of our cafés reflects the unique character ...

Bagel Works

Baker (Latham, NY)

Latham, NY · On-site

$18.50 - $20.50/hr

The Works ® is a growing regional chain of community-minded cafés, dedicated to providing the highest quality food and friendliest customer service. Each of our cafés reflects the unique character ...

Bagel Works

Assistant Manager (Latham, NY)

Latham, NY · On-site

The Works Café is a growing regional chain of community-minded cafés, dedicated to providing the highest quality food and friendliest customer service. Each of our cafés reflects the unique ...

Bagel Works

Assistant General Manager

Albany, NY · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

The Works Café is a growing regional chain of community-minded cafés, dedicated to providing the highest quality food and friendliest customer service. Each of our cafés reflects the unique ...

Granite & Marble Works

Fabricator

Wilton, NY · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

With over 20 years in the construction trades, Granite & Marble Works (G&MW) manufactures and installs natural and man-made stone countertops, vanities, bar tops, fireplace surrounds, furniture ...

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How much do works jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for works in Schenectady, NY is $14.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $15.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Works vs Carpenter?

AspectWorksCarpenter
Required CredentialsVaries; often no formal certification neededTrade certifications or apprenticeships common
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, factories, or workshopsConstruction sites, residential, and commercial buildings
Industry UsageGeneral term for manual labor roles in constructionSpecific skilled trade within construction
Common Search IntentGeneral labor roles, construction workCarpentry, woodworking, building frameworks

Works is a broad term encompassing various manual labor roles in construction and industry, often requiring minimal formal credentials. A carpenter is a specialized tradesperson focusing on woodwork and building frameworks, usually with specific certifications. While both work in construction environments, carpenters have specialized skills, whereas Works can refer to general labor roles.

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Infographic showing various Works job openings in Schenectady, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,684 per year, or $14.8 per hour.

Team Member & Shift Leader - Latham, NY

Bagel Works

Latham, NY • On-site

$18 - $21.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Team Member (greeting, counter-culture intelligentsia) & Shift Leader ( team member +)
About us: The Works ® is a growing regional chain of community-minded cafés, dedicated to providing the highest quality food and friendliest customer service. Each of our cafés reflects the unique character and needs of the communities we serve. We're committed to sourcing healthy, local ingredients for our bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups, salads, smoothies, fresh-baked sweets and more...Our mission is to contribute to the health and well-being of our communities: our customers, our team members, and the environment.
Come experience our vibrant, community-oriented culture that promises to offer something new each day and opportunities to grow.
About you: Do you like playing with your food? Are you hungry for a cool café job that's inspired by great ingredients that are carefully sourced? Do you smile a lot? The Works is looking for a few fresh faces who want to make a positive difference in every customer's day. You're a team player who enjoys fast-paced work and interacting with others. You have good communication skills, pay attention to detail, an ability to multi-task, you are committed to providing great customer service, and are looking to develop leadership skills for the future.
Job Overview:
We're looking for fresh and friendly faces to join our front of house team in Latham, NY! We prefer someone with prior food preparation experience, great communication skills, and the ability to move quickly and efficiently between tasks. There are many opportunities for advancement with training provided for the right candidate.
Position Type: Full-time and part-time positions available
Duties Include :
  • Greeting, serving customers and handling cash
  • Preparing handcrafted smoothies, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, entrées, salads, soups, and more
  • Maintaining a clean and organized café
  • Ability to stay cool and calm in a fast-paced work environment

As a Shift Leader, duties also includes :
  • Oversee daily administrative requirements such as cash handling
  • Adhere to established operational and service standards with commitment and passion to helping fellow staff do the same
  • Develop staff by giving timely, honest, and on-going feedback
  • Be confident in leading, directing and guiding others
  • Ability to stay cool and calm in a fast-paced work environment

A successful candidate must have a neat appearance, be organized and punctual. "Can do" attitudes and friendly smiles are a must! Must be able to stand and walk for periods of 8 +/- hours each shift, and be able to reach, bend, balance, and transport objects repeatedly during a shift.
Industry Leading Benefits:
  • Employee discount on our nourishing meals (a sample of all we make!)
  • Competitive pay (ask around-hourly pay plus pooled staff tips will be worth your efforts)
  • Paid vacations! (Yeah, get paid to play in the sand, hike a mountain or visit family...)
  • Insurance-take care of yourself with medical, dental, and vision insurance program
  • Performance-based BONUS opportunities!

Salary Description
$18.00 - $21.50/hr (inclusive of average tips)

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