Welcome to Careers at Menucha Retreat and Conference Center
At Menucha, we believe that meaningful work happens in a place where people feel inspired, supported, and part of something greater. Nestled in the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge, our team is dedicated to creating spaces of peace, renewal, and transformation for all who visit. Whether you’re maintaining our historic grounds, supporting guests, or planning retreats, your work here matters.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, community, and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, we’d love to have you on our team. Come grow with us—and help others do the same.
Current Job Openings
The following is a list of our current openings. Please use the apply button at the end of the page to apply for any position listed here.
Job Title: Housekeeper
Non-Exempt Department: Housekeeping
FTE: Part-time, hours vary
Reports to: Housekeeping Manager
Wage: starts at $15.95
Effective: January 2026
At Menucha, every team member makes a meaningful difference in helping us fulfill our mission. Please note that this job description provides a general overview of the expectations and duties of this role. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional responsibilities may arise based on the organization's needs. We appreciate flexibility and a collaborative spirit as we work together to meet our shared goals.
General Summary
Ensure buildings and guest rooms are safe, clean, and welcoming upon guest arrival and throughout their stay at Menucha.
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintain clean and welcoming guest rooms.
- Launder and replace linens/towels as requested/required.
- Prepare meeting rooms as requested/required.
- Replenish bedroom, bathroom, supply closet, coffee station, and meeting room supplies.
- Report needed/anticipated repairs to the Housekeeping Supervisor or Assistant.
- Confirm building readiness to supervisor and guest services.
- Communicate with Supervisor time off requests and changing availability. Employee agrees to check their work schedule frequently and follow protocol if they need to make changes.
Job Scope
The job involves recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm and a moderate to high level of complexity. This job requires high attention to detail, flexibility, and problem-solving.
Supervisory Responsibility
The job requires no supervisory responsibilities.
Interpersonal Contacts
Contacts are made with Menucha staff and guests.
Specific Job Skills
- Ability to operate housekeeping equipment.
- Possess knowledge of housekeeping policies, practices, and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, follow instructions and be open to new ideas
- Accountability of time management and professional standards of tasks
- Team collaboration: working within the team to achieve common goals, provide feedback, identify strengths and weaknesses in our systems and ask questions
- Ability to anticipate the needs of guest groups and notice preventive maintenance issues.
Education and/or Experience
- No formal education is required.
- Housekeeping experience is a plus.
- A valid driver's license is preferred.
- A Food Handlers Card is desirable but not required.
Job Conditions
Housekeeping activities require a high degree of mobility. The employee must be able to climb stairs and lift/carry up to 50 pounds of furniture, supplies, and equipment.
This information is designed to outline this job's functions and position requirements. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.
Job Title: Front of House/Dishwasher
Non-Exempt
Reports to: Food Service Manager
Salary: starts at minimum wage
Effective: July 2025
Menucha believes that every employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the following assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or Menucha to just the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her service wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our mission.
General Summary
Ensure the dining areas, dish area, and front of the kitchen are clean and well-organized, washing dishes, and serving meals.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide friendly hospitality and customer service to guests.
- Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the dish pit, dining room, and coffee stations.
- Restock supplies as needed in the dining room and coffee stations.
- Support team members in various day-to-day tasks as needed.
- Launder kitchen linens and other reusable items.
- Wash dishes for 10-160 guests.
- Take out the trash.
- Sweeping and mopping the dining room.
- Setting tables.
- Putting chairs on tables at the end of the group stays or as needed.
- Some light food preparation.
- Communication with cooks and guests.
- Maintaining a professional, clean, and safe work environment.
Job Scope
Low to moderate level of complexity working with a dishwasher and chemical dilution.
Supervisory Responsibility
The job requires no supervisory responsibilities.
Specific Job Skills
- Ability to operate a dishwasher and a washing machine.
- Attention to detail in meal service.
- Ability to anticipate guest needs.
Education and/or Experience
- No formal education or experience is required.
- A Food Handler’s certification is required.
Job Conditions
Working in the kitchen requires a high degree of mobility, as it involves standing for extended periods and handling heavy supplies, weighing up to 50 pounds.
This information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.
Job Title: Cook
Non-Exempt
Reports to: Food Service Manager
Salary: $16-$19
Effective: July 2025
Menucha believes that every employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the following assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or Menucha to just the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her service wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our mission.
General Summary
Ensure quality food is prepared, cooked, and served in a timely manner at each meal.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for prepping, cooking, and serving 10 to 160 guests family-style.
- Cooking and baking from scratch with fresh ingredients.
- Follow all food and safety codes.
- Use commercial kitchen equipment.
- Maintain a professional, clean, and safe work environment.
- Putting away food orders as they come in, keeping storage areas organized.
- Daily communication with the Food Service Manager.
- Current knowledge of food allergies and other dietary restrictions.
- Supervise the front-of-house staff.
Job Scope
Moderate to high level of complexity in working with food measurements, recipes, and math when recipes require it.
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervise the front-of-house staff.
Interpersonal Contacts
Contacts are made with Menucha staff and guests with 100% face-to-face contact.
Specific Job Skills
- Ability to provide meals for a variety of dietary needs.
- Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
- Possess knowledge of food safety procedures.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
Education and/or Experience
- Previous experience is required.
- Food Handler’s certification is required; ServSafe Certificate is recommended.
Job Conditions
Working as a cook in the kitchen requires a high degree of mobility. Including standing for long periods of time and working with heavy supplies, up to 50 pounds.
This information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.
Job Title: Assistant Food Service Manager
The Assistant Food Service Manager fills an important role in the food service program at Menucha. This position is responsible for preparing meals for Menucha guests and supervising kitchen staff in coordination with the Food Service Manager. The Assistant Food Service Manager reports directly to the Food Service Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
- Scratch cooking and baking with fresh ingredients.
- Responsible for prepping, cooking, and serving up to 160 guests.
- Supervise kitchen assistants.
- Current knowledge of food allergens and other dietary restrictions.
- Daily communication with Food Service Manager.
- Ensure the meals are prepared accurately and on time.
- Ensure that the kitchen is clean after meals.
- Deep clean kitchen seasonally.
- Administrative tasks, such as scheduling, ordering, and payables as assigned by the Food Service Manager.
Specific Job Skills and Requirements
- Experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
- Mission-driven, focused on creating the highest level of positive impact for the organization.
- A team player with a collaborative spirit who can work effectively with peers and other staff members within a friendly, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment.
- Demonstrates awareness, knowledge, and skills that foster a climate of equity and inclusion.
- Impeccable communication skills.
- Applicants need to be motivated, dependable and exhibit a good attitude.
- Maintain a professional, clean, and safe work environment.
- Employees of all positions will interact with guests and are expected to offer hospitality and customer service.
- Food Handler's card required.
- Serve Safe Certificate recommended.
- Individuals are offered conditional employment subject to successful completion of a criminal background check, and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Evening and weekend availability will be required.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Kitchen activities require a high degree of mobility.
- Continuously standing and walking.
- Repetitive motions of hands, wrists, and feet.
- Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Stooping, bending, handling, reaching.
- Reliable transportation required; public transportation is not available.
- Ability to understand and follow recipe(s)

