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

Responsible for the maintenance and sanitation of all food service operations throughout the Front of House and Back of the House, but not limited to:

• Dishwashing
• Cleaning production equipment, front of house dining area, and back of house production area
• Trash removal
• Stocking service areas and storeroom
• Ability to transport, unload and store food items, dry goods, containers, etc. to and from Tribal Administration Plaza

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in kitchen food production
• General cooking knowledge and/or banquet service experience helpful
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and be able to prioritize, meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision and multiple interruptions, exercise judgment, and adapt instructions/directions from one assignment to another.
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills and aptitude, understanding the impact on guest satisfaction.
• Possess or able to obtain a valid Riverside County Department of Environmental Health Food Handlers Certificate or equivalent.
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Back-of-House cleanliness, including pot washing and dishwashing, removal of all garbage, floor sanitation, cleaning/maintenance of all kitchen equipment, and ensuring workstations are continually wiped down and sanitized.
• Ensures the Team Dining Room is stocked with clean dishes and silverware.
• Prepare and transport food from the kitchen to assigned locations. Unloads and stores all Team Dining Room related items delivered to Tribal Administration Plaza.
• Transport food from casino, restaurants, and grocery stores.
• Grocery shopping as needed.
• Store and prepare food items, ensuring the highest standards for freshness.
• Maintain all beverage stations.
• Monitor food stations for proper temperatures, presentation, and keeping them adequately stocked. Maintain food stations in accordance with the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health Food Handler certificate or equivalent.
• Maintain and stock Front of House area and all service stations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION

None

SIGNATORY ABILITY

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 to use office equipment including, but not limited to, a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to stand, move, and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ miles, climbing stairs, and sitting at a desk/workstation for the duration of the shift.

Typically, the individual will be housed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may escalate during times of renovation or repairs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Kitchen Food Production: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Riverside Food Handlers Certificate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Required)

Work Location: In person