Mary & Joseph Retreat Center is a sacred and beautiful place where people of faith have found spiritual renewal, unity, healing, and peace. Annually, we welcome and serve the spiritual needs of 15,000 people on their faith journey – by sponsoring spiritual retreats or events and providing hospitality to independent organizations holding their own religious, educational, personal development, or staff retreats.
Reporting to the Food Services Manager, a Kitchen Helper in the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center kitchen takes direction from either the Manager or the Cook on duty for a particular work/meal shift and assists in accurately and efficiently preparing high-quality and healthy meals or snacks and providing a positive dining room experience to retreat guests. A Kitchen Helper has an interest in food preparation and service, is creative, demonstrates hospitality to others, and does what it takes to get the job done well.
This is a part-time hourly position.

Responsibilities

• Help Cook prepare and serve meals or snacks for retreat guests – food preparation and cleanup; complete any tasks needed for other daily meals or future meals.
• Set up and clean up the serving area before, during, and after meals.
• Assist in dishwashing and keep dishwashing area clean during applicable meal shifts.
• Replenish stocks of food, supplies, paper products, and cleaning supplies as needed or after deliveries.
• Communicate with Cook, Food Services Manager, and/or Hospitality leadership regarding any specific group or guest needs and timing that may arise and be brought to your attention.
• Assist in maintaining, restocking, or documenting food and cooking/dining supply inventories, and notify Manager of vendor orders and/or in-store purchases needed.
• Help maintain or clean kitchen facilities and equipment as needed to ensure that all are clean and maintained, in presentable and safe operating condition.
• Be familiar with the appropriate documentation of kitchen procedures and health/safety standards; follow those, to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service positions.
• Interest in food preparation and service, including appreciation for traditional, vegetarian, vegan, and international food options.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to listen, present information and follow-up.
• Ability to work independently, as a team member, and serve as a role model for other team members.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, solve problems and change priorities as necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry packages weighing approximately 20 pounds a short distance.
• Available to work varied hours on weekdays, weekends, evenings, or holidays as needed.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Send letter of interest and resume to:
Paul Craig, Executive Director
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
5300 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
pcraig@maryjoseph.org
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs

• Help Cook prepare and serve meals or snacks for retreat guests – food preparation and cleanup; complete any tasks needed for other daily meals or future meals.
• Set up and clean up the serving area before, during, and after meals.
• Assist in dishwashing and keep dishwashing area clean during applicable meal shifts.
• Replenish stocks of food, supplies, paper products, and cleaning supplies as needed or after deliveries.
• Communicate with Cook, Food Services Manager, and/or Hospitality leadership regarding any specific group or guest needs and timing that may arise and be brought to your attention.
• Assist in maintaining, restocking, or documenting food and cooking/dining supply inventories, and notify Manager of vendor orders and/or in-store purchases needed.
• Help maintain or clean kitchen facilities and equipment as needed to ensure that all are clean and maintained, in presentable and safe operating condition.
• Be familiar with the appropriate documentation of kitchen procedures and health/safety standards; follow those, to ensure compliance with procedures and standards