Retreat Worker

La Foret Conference & Retreat Center is now accepting applications for part-time retreat workers in the Hospitality department. Interviews will begin in April. The hours vary weekly, 0-30 hours. Job duties included are working in the Dining Hall helping to prepare, serve and clean up after meals for up to 180 people. Working with a team to clean entire cabins/meeting spaces, setting up tables/chairs and thorough deep cleaning. The facility consists of ten cabins, two historic buildings, a dining hall, multiple meeting halls, office, chapel, shop and two residences on 431 acres in the Black Forest. The ideal candidate has the ability to work independently and is self-motivated. Please visit our website at www.laforet.org to learn more about our organization. If you are interested in applying, please complete an application on our website.

General Function

Employees in the position of Retreat Worker shall be responsible for interpreting La Foret’s mission through hospitality, food service and guest service set-up. This is a non-exempt, part time staff position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others

Areas of Responsibility

The Retreat Worker may have responsibility for the following:

Food Service Support

• Assist in meal preparation and set-up as requested
• Assist in unloading, moving and storing supplies
• Perform dining hall set-up, dish washing and cleaning functions
• Other duties as assigned

Housekeeping Support

• Provide assistance in the areas of housekeeping and supply inventory
• Participate in set-up and servicing of lodging areas, meeting spaces and equipment for group use
• Provide assistance with Building and Grounds tasks such as wood splitting, mowing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Expectations:

This position has an impact on the overall effectiveness with which La Foret provides its mission to its constituents and the community. The Retreat Worker is expected to help provide a safe and pleasing environment with the highest level of hospitality and customer service. This person is responsible for performing work with normal attention and alertness with periods of concentration. The effectiveness of this position shall be measured annually by the successful fulfillment of the stated areas of responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Ability to use equipment and tools
• Ability to traverse difficult and uneven terrain
• Ability to work for short periods in uncomfortable positions
• Ability to use fuel and other maintenance and cleaning solvents and supplies
• Ability to drive La Foret vehicles

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15