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Join the mission centered team at the Jesuit Retreat House on Lake Winnebago.

Cook

The Jesuit Retreat House (JRH) on Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh seeks a full-time cook to be part of its friendly, dynamic, team-oriented, faith-focused work environment in a peaceful setting on Lake Winnebago.

This is a 30-40 per week position. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance. Applicants must be willing to work weekends and be flexible with days/hours during the year based on JRH's retreat schedule. A culinary arts degree, previous cooking experience, and food manager certification is preferred. Candidates should possess a team player mentality, positive attitude, care for customers, and be dependable and self-motivated.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting the chef in food service operations and day-to-day operations of the kitchen
  • Preparing buffet-style meals for groups of 40-60 people
  • Ensuring cleanliness of kitchen, serving area, and dining room and adherence to health/sanitation codes
  • Performing the duties of all kitchen positions as needed

JRH's kitchen staff of 10 includes a chef, breakfast cook, servers, and dishwashers.

JRH has a total staff of 25 people including full-time and part-time employees who serve in the areas of retreat ministry, maintenance, housekeeping, kitchen, and the business office. JRH is a Catholic, non-profit, ministry sponsored by the Midwest Jesuits. To find out more about joining our team of dedicated professionals, download this JRH Employment Application, fill-out and send along with your resume and cover letter to: Sue Philipp at sphilipp@jesuitretreathouse.org.

Dining Room Server

The Jesuit Retreat House (JRH) on Lake Winnebago seeks a part-time dining room server to join its kitchen/dining staff. This position averages 8-20 hours/week. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours during the year based on JRH's retreat schedule. Work hours include weekends. Responsibilities include setting up a salad bar, snack bar, serving beverages, cleaning tables and dishwashing. JRH has a staff of 20-25 people including full-time and part-time employees who serve in the areas of retreat ministry, maintenance, housekeeping, kitchen, and the business office. JRH is a Catholic, non-profit, ministry sponsored by the Midwest Jesuits. To find out more about joining our team of dedicated professionals, download this JRH Employment Application, fill-out and send along with your resume to: Sue Philipp, Business Manager, 4800 Fahrnwald Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54902; sphilipp@jesuitretreathouse.org.

Housekeeper

The Jesuit Retreat House (JRH) on Lake Winnebago seeks a part-time housekeeper to join its housekeeping staff. This is a 21-24 hours/week (3 days/week). Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours during the year based on JRH's retreat schedule. Work may include weekends. Responsibilities include making beds, laundering and replenishing linens, and cleaning rooms/bathrooms in a 60-bedroom facility. Cleaning hallways, stairwells lounges, and other common areas are also responsibilities. Candidates must be able to carry out a physically demanding job involving bending, pushing, stretching, and lifting up to 40 lbs. JRH has a staff of 20-25 people including full-time and part-time employees who serve in the areas of retreat ministry, maintenance, housekeeping, kitchen, and the business office. JRH is a Catholic, non-profit, ministry sponsored by the Midwest Jesuits. To find out more about joining our team of dedicated professionals, download this JRH Employment Application,, fill-out and send along with your resume to: Sue Philipp, Business Manager, 4800 Fahrnwald Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54902; sphilipp@jesuitretreathouse.org.