Hospitality Assistant P/T
About the role
Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life, and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Hope Restored Retreat Centers have helped transform thousands of marriages in crisis. Join our team at our new location in Wimberley, TX where the work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
Responsibilities
The Hospitality Assistant P/T position exists to provide stewardship for all aspects of serving couples through food service and housekeeping.
- Food Service: Prepares meals from predetermined menus for intensives, getaways, and special events
- Serves, interacts, and is sensitive to the needs of guests and visiting staff
- Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and interior and exterior areas of Hospitality Center daily
- Observes and follows all Health Department Codes
- Maintains ServSafe food manager certification at all times
- Attends and maintains Chemical Training
- Housekeeping: Maintains exceptional cleanliness of interior and exterior guest lodging spaces; on a daily and weekly basis to include bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting areas, and patios, always following established FMI standards
- Maintains the cleanliness of guest and staff spaces throughout the property, including, administrative offices, counseling rooms, bathrooms, and chapel.
- General cleaning includes but is not limited to dusting furniture, vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning windows, stocking amenities, and laundering and placing kitchen, bath, and bed linens
- Is attentive to the condition of the physical property and systems and quickly reports all maintenance concerns to General Manager
- Is sensitive to know when areas are off limits for cleaning due to noise
- Does laundry as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience in food service preparation
- Must achieve and maintain Serve Safe Certification and Chemical Training Certification
Skills
- Strong customer service and people skills
- Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions
- Flexible in adjusting priorities
- Ability to work independently with little immediate supervision
- Ability to work with various food preparation machines and equipment, sharp knives, and various chemicals
Qualifications
Character/Spiritual: Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...” Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Pay
The pay range for this position is $16.65 to $18.93. This position offers a $500 hiring bonus, paid half after 30 days and half upon the successful completion of 6 months of work.
Benefits
Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for: Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage, Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage, AFLAC, 403B Retirement Plan, Vacation Time & Vacation Payout, Sick Time, Holidays, Service Awards, Community Service Days, Bookstore Discount, and Fitness Center. Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and: Medical Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and Tuition Reimbursement.
Schedule
Occasional holiday and weekend work is required. The potential employee start date is September 14, 2026.