"Retreat Center Kitchen/Housekeeping Assistant 10 months"

Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.

Located on 20 serene acres in the mountains of Western Maryland, Loyola's Retreat Center is the perfect setting for spiritual and yoga retreats, youth groups, family reunions, bridal showers, baby showers, and birthday parties. Loyola University Maryland's Retreat Center seeks a Full-Time, Kitchen/Housekeeping Assistant to prepare and serve meals and perform housekeeping and maintenance duties at the Loyola University Retreat Center.

• Prepares all sleeping rooms for occupancy. Makes beds, stocks towels and amenities, collects and launders sheets, towels and quilts. Assists with laundry duties as necessary to ensure linens are clean, beds are made and towels are ready for each sleeping room on the premises.
• Cleans, sanitizes and disinfects bathroom areas and replenishes paper and soap supplies. Cleans and sets-up all gathering spaces. Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, walls, windows, tile, fixtures, equipment and floors. Cleans closets, utility rooms, windows, cabinets, etc. on a periodic basis. Responsible for cleaning all types of flooring surfaces, including stairs. Shampoos carpets or uses carpet stain remover and gum remover to remove carpet stains and gummy soil. Collects and removes trash and recyclables. Picks up, distributes and monitors supplies and equipment. Sweeps or shovels snow from buildings, entrances and steps. Vacuums with dual motor upright vacuums with attachments in all buildings and dusts and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings. Reports malfunctions, unsafe conditions, repairs and damages of furniture, equipment, fixtures and buildings to supervisor.
• Assists with food/supplies shopping, food preparation, set-up, service and clean-up. Mixes and bakes ingredients according to recipes to produce bread, pastries and other baked goods. Prepares and serves breakfast; makes coffee, puts out fruit, cereal, muffins, dishes, etc. Clears tables after meals, resets dining area and washes dishes.
• Washes and stores kitchen equipment, pots, pans, etc. Cleans kitchen counters and food preparation areas. Sweeps and washes kitchen and food storage room floors.
• Waters houseplants. Establishes and maintains kitchen garden areas.

Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED.

Experience Requirements: 1-3 years of relevant work experience preferably in the service industry.

Work Location: 13210 Green Ridge Road NE, Flintstone, Md. 21530

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.