Hospitality Assistant P/T

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 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.

About the role

The Hospitality Assistant PT position exists to provide stewardship for all aspects of serving couples through food service and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• 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, including bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting areas, and patios, 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 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
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

• 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
  • 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
  • Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
  • Engages in Christian ministry
  • Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
• Knowledge/Experience:
  • 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
• Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to pass a Post Offer Prehire Physical exam
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
  • Must be able to push/pull up to 25 lbs
  • Must be able to bend and reach above head
  • Requires repetitive tasks/motions, good eye-hand-foot coordination, and good manual dexterity
  • Frequently requires bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
  • Some exposure to gases, odors, fumes, cleaning chemicals, bodily waste, and sharp utensils
  • Occasional holiday and weekend work is required
• Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
  • 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

Benefits

Focus on the Family offers a unique benefit package. 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
• 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)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:

• Sick Time
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Pay

Pay Range: $17.65 to $22.00 per hour