Dining Room Server; Associate

Overview

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) proclaims the Gospel through its ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, NC, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, NC, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, NC, or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working to reach people with the Gospel.

Christian Purpose And Expectations All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail – The Food Services Department strives to maintain the standard of Servant Hospitality and food service set forth by The Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC). Food Services is responsible for the overall preparation, service, and presentation of food for any event at The Cove.

Job Summary – The Dining Room Server is responsible for caring for guests during meals served in the dining room, and other locations as needed.

Ministry Summaries

Food Services – The Food Services department seeks to provide a high-quality lunch for staff and their guests, while maintaining accountability to BGEA’s donors. The department services numerous breaks and in-house functions each week, and prepares and serves food for special after-hours events. The goal is to reflect the love of Jesus to each guest as the opportunity to serve arises.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with dining room preparations and setup
• Helps to maintain cleanliness and neatness in the dining room and hostess stations
• Serves guests courteously and efficiently

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned by Food Services Supervisor

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to communicate well one-on-one and in group settings
• Commitment to hospitality and excellence
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Willingness to take initiative and be a proactive problem solver
• Ability to analyze and make decisions based on BGTC protocols
• Maintain confidentiality where appropriate
• Ensures a clean and neat uniformed appearance while working

• Ability to move easily and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Extended daily, evening and weekend hours may be required

• Conventional dining room environment

Mission Statement – Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham.

Statement of Faith – These core beliefs form the foundation of all ministry efforts.

• We believe the Bible is the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
• We believe there is one God in three persons:
  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, resurrection, and return.
• We believe in salvation by grace through faith and the necessity of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the new life in Christ.
• We believe in the resurrection of the saved and the lost and in eternal life and punishment.
• We believe in the unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ.
• We believe evangelism and discipleship are responsibilities of all followers of Jesus Christ.
• We believe in God’s design for human sexuality within the context of marriage between a man and a woman.
• We believe in dedicating ourselves to prayer and the ministry of evangelism.
• We believe that human life is sacred from conception to natural death.

Expectations for Ministry Employment

• I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a representative of Him.
• I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization proclaiming the Gospel globally.
• I agree that my employment purposes align with BGEA’s Christian mission.
• I understand I must conduct myself in keeping with scriptural teachings and BGEA policies.
• I understand BGEA may take corrective action up to termination for conduct inconsistent with its Christian purpose.

The Title VII Exception for Employment – The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is a faith-based organization. Employment requires affirmation and adherence to our Statement of Faith in accordance with Title VII.

Benefits Summary

Associate or Seasonal employees may work up to 19 hours a week (not to exceed 1000 hours per year) and are not eligible for any benefits.