Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.

WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

Job Description Summary

Performs stewarding and/or culinary duties as assigned. Responsible for the cooking, production of vegetable, and specialty station foods. May also cook roasted items to be used in other food outlets. Must be able to maintain high quality food flavor. Insures that food does not run out for the buffet during daily operating hours. Assure preparation and Guest Service is of the highest possible quality in a timely manner. Must be capable of working in public on live stations and maintaining superior appearance standards. Must utilize proper food handling techniques following health and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Follows recipe specifications and maintains high quality and consistency.
• Cooks in volume and high quality environment.
• Works from production sheets.
• Has knowledge of soups and sauces.
• Assists all culinary Team Members in food preparation. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Keeps and uses rotated food items.
• Keeps refrigerators and dry storage organized and clean.
• Provide excellent guest service to both guest and internal clients.
• Must adhere to all Tribal Ordinance, Regulations, and the ACRM and ACPS System of Internal Controls, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Required Education and/or Experience

• 5 year minimum related experience.
• Attend and complete California Department of ABC Lead Training Program.
• Possess a Riverside County Department of Environmental Health Food Handlers Certificate or be able to obtain a Riverside County Health Department card within one week of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Access to Sensitive Areas and Information

As per the ACGC Access Matrix

Signatory Ability

None

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the individual must me able to stand, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ mile, climbing stairs and sitting at a desk/work station for the duration of the shift. Also, may be subjected to a smoke-filled environment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but will escalate when located in the casino environment. Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to: a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person