Hospitality Assistant

Focus on the Family; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Focus on the Family’s Branson Retreat Center is seeking an Hospitality Assistant to support food service and housekeeping for couples’ programs. The role emphasizes serving guests, maintaining clean spaces, and adhering to safety standards. A hiring bonus may apply for this position.

Responsibilities include food prep, serving guests, maintaining kitchen and facility cleanliness, and following chemical and safety training requirements. The team supports a faith-based mission and valued culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain/maintain Serve Safe Certification and Chemical Training Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from predetermined menus for intensives, getaways, and events.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas; follow Health Department Codes.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Read and follow instructions

Independent work

Food prep equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe Certification

Chemical Training Certification

1-3 years of food service experience

Job description

This position may qualify for a hiring bonus.

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 Branson Retreat Center has helped transform thousands of marriages. Join our team where the work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding and the purpose is eternal. The Hospitality Assistant position exists to provide stewardship for all aspects of serving couples through food service and housekeeping. This position may qualify for a hiring bonus.

Essential Duties/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 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

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as required

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

• None

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a Post Offer Prehire Physical exam
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs
• Must be able to push/pull up to 25lbs
• 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, dust, and sharp utensils
• Occasional holiday and weekend work is required

Job Qualifications/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, “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

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

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

Pay Range: $16.56 to $18.63/hr.

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and 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

Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

• Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
• Sick Time
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by November 2, 2026. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential employee start date is November 9, 2026

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.