Hospitality Assistant

Focus on the Family; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan

Vacation Time & Vacation Payout

Sick Time

Holidays

Community Service Days

Bookstore Discount

Fitness Center

Job summary

Focus on the Family, located in the Town of Texas, WI, is seeking a dedicated food service employee responsible for preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and lodging areas, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have strong customer service skills and prior food service experience.

Offering a pay range from $16.00 to $22.00 per hour, the position also provides various benefits including retirement plans and health insurance for qualifying hours.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in food service preparation.
• Must achieve and maintain Serve Safe Certification and Chemical Training Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals from predetermined menus for various events.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and guest lodging spaces.
• Attends to the needs of guests and staff.

Skills

Customer service and people skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Flexible in adjusting priorities

Ability to work independently

Food preparation skills

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Previous food service experience (1-3 years)

Job description

Focus on the Family is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado and employs nearly 700 people who are dedicated to enriching families, advocating for life, and spreading their faith.

Responsibilities

• 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 the Hospitality Center daily
• Observes and follows all Health Department Codes
• Maintains ServSafe food manager certification at all times
• Attends and maintains Chemical Training certification
• Maintains exceptional cleanliness of interior and exterior guest lodging spaces; daily and weekly maintenance of bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting areas, and patios, following established FMI standards
• Maintains 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 the 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 pre‑hire 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, 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.

• 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: $16.00 to $22.00

*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.

Benefits for 20+ Hours per Week

• 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

Benefits for 30+ Hours per Week

• All of the above benefits
• Medical Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

Temporary Employees Benefits

• Sick Time
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by July 23, 2026. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• Potential start date: August 3, 2026