Cafe Worker

CRISTA Ministries•Shoreline, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cafe Worker at CRISTA Senior Living prepares food and drinks using safe food-handling practices and serves residents, guests, and staff with excellent customer service. The role supports Senior Living’s mission of providing joy and purpose to residents, staff, and guests. The Cafe Worker maintains the café work area and equipment, manages inventory, handles point-of-sale transactions and daily records, and completes opening and closing duties. The position requires alignment with CRISTA’s Christian beliefs, mission, and community commitments.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
One year of barista, deli/café, retail, or cashiering experience.
Washington State Food Handlers Permit.
Knowledge of touch-screen point-of-sale cash registers, espresso machines and coffee grinders, Panini grills, toaster ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, refrigeration equipment, and ice machines.
Provide excellent customer service and interact appropriately with a wide variety of people, especially seniors.
Ability to multitask, determine priorities, work independently, and collaborate with supervisors, coworkers, staff, and residents.
Ability to pass background checks relating to the DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions (WAC 388-113).
Committed Christian who believes Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and is dedicated to continued spiritual growth.
Affirm, align with, and support CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement, and conduct oneself in accordance with CRISTA’s Christian commitments.

Nice To Haves

Some college, current college attendance, or an associate’s degree.
Two or more years of barista experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Leadership knowledge.
Willingness to take training as needed.
Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently over the phone.
Knowledge of marketing or promotion strategies.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to food-safety requirements using equipment such as a Panini grill, toaster oven, and microwave.
Maintain proper food-handling practices and workplace safety.
Prepare hot and cold coffee drinks using a coffee grinder and espresso machine.
Serve food to seniors, guests, and staff.
Handle cash and operate the cash register or point-of-sale system.
Provide daily sales and production reconciliation reports.
Maintain a clean work area, including emptying trash, washing tables, sweeping and mopping floors, operating the dishwasher, and cleaning equipment.
Maintain inventory and restock items as needed.
Perform opening and closing duties, including operating equipment, reviewing or submitting daily journal notes, reconciling, and securing equipment and doors.
Work collaboratively with the supervisor, coworkers, staff, and residents.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with CRISTA’s mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Representative Commitment.