Hospitality Assistant

Focus-On-the-Famil; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Health insurance

Vacation time

401K/retirement plan

Job summary

Focus on the Family in Branson, Missouri is seeking a Hospitality Assistant to provide stewardship for all aspects of serving couples through food service and housekeeping at the Hospitality Center.

Responsibilities include preparing meals from predetermined menus for intensives and events, maintaining spotless kitchen and lodging areas, following health codes, and supporting maintenance reporting; weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and people skills.
• Able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Flexible in adjusting priorities.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Experience with food preparation machines and sharp knives, and handling chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals from predetermined menus for intensives, getaways, and special events.
• Serves guests and visiting staff with attentiveness to needs.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and interior/exterior areas daily.
• Follows Health Department Codes and maintains ServSafe certification.
• Attends and maintains Chemical Training.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Flexible priorities

Food service

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 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.

Application Materials Required

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

*Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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

Posting date: October 2, 2026

Un-posting date: ongoing until filled

Posting contact email: [e-mail]