Weekend Kitchen Assistant — Part-Time

Diocese-of-Crookston; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Nazareth Retreat House in Crookston, Minnesota is seeking a Part-Time Weekend Kitchen Assistant to support the retreat house kitchen with dishwashing, sanitation, and meal service during weekends and busy retreat periods.

This role emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, and reliable scheduling, with duties expanding to basic food preparation and kitchen housekeeping as needed to keep retreats and guests well cared for.

Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, and committed to fulfilling scheduled responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with colleagues in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow established kitchen procedures, sanitation requirements, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain attention to detail in a busy kitchen setting.
• Respect for the teachings, mission, and values of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Crookston.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing and sanitation: Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment. Maintain clean dishwashing and food preparation areas in accordance with established food safety practices.
• Meal service support: Assist with meal setup, service, and cleanup for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as scheduled.
• Basic food preparation: Assist the Kitchen Manager and kitchen staff with simple food preparation and related tasks as needed.
• Kitchen cleanliness and organization: Maintain clean countertops, sinks, floors, equipment, and workspaces. Assist with proper storage and organization of kitchen supplies.
• Teamwork and hospitality: Work collaboratively with kitchen staff and other retreat house employees to provide efficient, welcoming, and attentive service to guests.
• Additional responsibilities: Perform other reasonable duties as assigned to support the operations and mission of Nazareth Retreat House.

Job description

Nazareth Retreat House in Crookston, Minnesota is seeking a Part-Time Weekend Kitchen Assistant to support the retreat house kitchen with dishwashing, sanitation, and meal service during weekends and busy retreat periods.

This role emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, and reliable scheduling, with duties expanding to basic food preparation and kitchen housekeeping as needed to keep retreats and guests well cared for.