Server (Part-Time)

cristaministries; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

CRISTA Ministries is seeking a Server for short shifts to support dining room operations and provide Christ-centered customer service to residents. You may serve as a waitperson, busperson, or runner, setting up and clearing the dining room, taking orders, and assisting with meals.

The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and adherence to CRISTA’s beliefs and policies. Prior food service experience and knowledge of Word/Excel are helpful.

Qualifications

• Customer service required and aligned with CRISTA values.
• Experience in food service is preferred.
• Ability to follow HACCP standards and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Take food orders from residents and deliver meals courteously.
• Deliver meals to resident rooms when required.
• Clear and reset tables for the next service.
• Maintain knowledge of food handling and infection control (HACCP).
• Manage problems as they arise in the dining room.
• Attend scheduled meetings and complete annual training.
• Assist with catering and special events as assigned.
• Train new employees as needed.
• Clean and sanitize tables, service stations and equipment.
• Use all food equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Server is a short‑shift position that is responsible for supporting dining‑room services to ensure an efficient dining experience for residents. Provide Christ‑centered customer service that aligns with CRITA’s values. This position may fill one or all of these roles: waitperson, busperson, or runner. General duties include setting up and clearing the dining room, prepping for meals, preparing garnishes, taking orders, bringing food to the table, and assisting with dishes as directed. This position is an integral part of the CRISTA Senior Living mission of providing joy and purpose to the lives of our residents.

Essential Functions

• Properly take food orders from residents and deliver serve their food to them in a courteous and considerate manner.
• Deliver meals to resident rooms when required.
• Clear and reset tables for the next service.
• Maintain knowledge of food handling and infection control, including HACCP standards in order to maintain the dining room and kitchen in a sanitary and orderly manner.
• Manage problems as they arise in the dining room.
• Attend scheduled meetings and in‑services. Complete all annual required training.
• Assist with catering and special events as assigned.
• Train new employees as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize tables, service stations and equipment.
• Properly use all job‑related food equipment in a safe and effective manner following all food handling standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Christ Centered

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g., daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

Licensure / Certification

• Current Washington State Food Handler’s Permit.

Other Considerations

• Adhere to CRISTA dress code.
• Follow all CRISTA Ministries’ policies, procedures and doctrines.
• Follow directions.
• Perform duties in a team environment.
• Use problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, residents, and their families.
• Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions (WAC 388‑113).

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous food service experience in a related field.

Software/Equipment Knowledge

• Microsoft Word and Excel.

Statement of Non‑Discrimination

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith‑based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in or retreating certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.