Housekeeping / Dining Room Attendant

Position Summary

This position performs hospitality household functions (cleaning, laundry, bed making) in a manner that meets SRF standards. Provides the proper setting as a Dining Room Server during all meals for quality silent dining. Follows precise guidelines in regard to seating, steam table, and salad table arrangement. Anticipates retreatants’ needs. General cleanup of Kitchen and Dining Room.

Responsibilities

• Clean guest rooms and guest restrooms. Remake beds.
• Clean public spaces including Retreat offices, chapel, dining room, public bathroom, flower room, laundry rooms, and employee break room.
• Clean courtyard and walkways.
• Laundry for kitchen and household including guest towels, aprons, and kitchen rags.
• Assist with linen laundry service pickup and delivery. Assist with restocking linen and housekeeping closets with fresh supplies.
• Monitor household supplies. Refill supplies as needed for all areas of housekeeping closets and guest rooms. Inform Retreat Assistant Supervisor if inventory is low so supplies can be ordered in timely manner.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, carpet spot clean, clean windows.
• Set up dining room tables, steam table and salad table.
• Prepare tea and/or coffee; assists in putting out food and beverages and maintains adequate volumes.
• Serve retreatants; clear dishes as needed; serve dessert per menu.
• Clear and clean dining tables; prepare serving table area for next meal.
• Wash, sanitize and put away all dishes and serving ware; clean and maintain organization of steam table, dining room cabinets and dining room storage area.
• Assist kitchen staff with tasks as needed and as time permits.
• Assist with cleanup and closing of the kitchen.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Retreat Assistant Supervisor and the Kitchen Supervisor.

Requirements

• Skilled in Basic Housekeeping and Dining Room service.
• Ability to assist in serving meals in a silent meditation retreat setting.
• The ability to be harmonious with staff, volunteers, and guests in a quiet environment.
• Must be comfortable working in a spiritual/religious environment.
• Anticipates the needs of others.
• The ability to function well in a multi-task environment.
• Must be able to lift and transport 30 lbs. This position involves pulling, continuous walking and standing, bending, going up and down stairs, and repetitive wrist and forearm motions.
• The ability to safely use equipment such as vacuum, floor machines, utility carts and cleaning solutions.
• A minimum of four years of high school education or the equivalent skills.

Additional Details

Local candidates only please. No reimbursement for relocation costs offered for this position.

We offer a competitive benefits package that features a variety of insurance coverage choices including group medical, dental, life insurance, a retirement plan and much more. We also provide paid sick, vacation and holiday time.

Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Please email your resume to resumes@yogananda-srf.org. No phone calls please