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Work Experience Opportunities at a major Casino and Resort in Lake Tahoe

An important Casino and Resort has requested international applicants for 2009 to assist them as culinary workers. Below is an outline of the experience the applicants can expect.

Program Contents

Visa Preparation: The documents needed for the acquisition of J-1 visa will be prepared for each of the selected applicants.

Transportation to and from Airport:  While transportation information will be provided, transportation is the responsibility of the applicant. The transportation information is attached in the “Post Arrival Guide.”

Housing Preparation: While housing information will be provided, housing is the responsibility of the applicant.

Social Security Number: Our office will assist participants with information on obtaining a Social Security number.

Orientation to American Life and program: Our office will offer detailed orientation materials about life and work in the United States as well as information on social security.

Telephone Assistance: Toll-free access will be available to our office during business hours.

Ongoing Host Company Support: Our office will be in regular contact with the host to answer any questions or concerns.

Insurance: The applicants applying for J-1 visa are required to purchase health insurance through our office.

Employment Information

Number of Positions Available:  20

Length:  12 months

Arrival Dates / Employment Start dates: Participants should arrive by November 2008 and January 2009. They will start work soon after arrival.

Employment End dates:  Positions will be available through November 2009 and January 2010.

Pay Rate: $9.50/HR

In addition the Casino and Resort provides one free meal in the employee cafeteria when you are working which is an $8.00 value. They also provide free ice cream, soda and coffee all day. (Employee’s eat in the employee cafeteria only when working.)

Number of Hours per Week: 32+/week.   Overtime may be available during busy periods. (Overtime pay is for work over eight 8 hours a day or over 40 hours per week.)  

Schedule: Participants will be having different shifts. Most shifts will be approximately eight 8 hours. Shifts and schedules will most probably change during the course of the program. Participants may be required to work a split shift in any given day.

Job Assignment: Host will determine assignments based upon their need and their evaluation of the applicants. Assignments may change during the course of the program.

Uniforms: Uniforms are provided to the employees. These uniforms are for work only and not to be worn when not working. Employees need to provide their own footwear. 

Special notes: Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful areas in the United States.  It is a great place for outdoor activities year ‘round.

Job Descriptions

Company Information:
The Casino and Resort company owns or manages 40 hotel & casinos around the world.
- 3,000+ employees
- 1,250 Hotel Rooms
- 3 casinos with Race & Sportsbook, Keno, Poker Room, Slots and Table Games
- Spa & Health Club with Indoor & Outdoor Pools
- Showroom & Cabaret
- Nightclub
- Two Large Banquet Facilities to accommodate up to 2500 people
- 14 Restaurants & Food Court
 
Positions and Possible Duties
Participants may experience the following departments during the program:

Prepares food, including hot entrees, to specifications in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 1.  Provides safe and wholesome food to our guests.
 2.  Maintains a sanitary and organized work area.
 3.  Demonstrates proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
 4.  Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity.
 5.  Prepares food products according to standard recipes and specifications and demonstrates positive responses to training by chefs.
 6.  Effectively communicates with other team members, including service and kitchen maintenance personnel.
 7.  Adjusts equipment temperatures.
 8.  Prepares items as directed.
 9.  Acts as expOur officeter by coordinating functions between the food prep line and service personnel.
10. Recognizes and corrects any product discrepancies and variations in quality, standards and specifications.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Positions that have contact with the public require the ability to work in a noisy environment, and may be exposed to guests who use tobacco products.  Also, non-public contact positions may be required to enter public areas from time to time, in connection with their duties, and may be subject to the same environment.

ABILITIES: 
1. Ability understand and respond to written order, recipes and directs in English 
2. Ability to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
3. Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility and endurance
4. Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a resort environment
5. Ability to recognize different cooking oils and their cooking temperatures
6. Ability to use knives, other hand-held instruments and other food preparation equipment
7. Must have a sense of urgency to serve customers properly
8. Ability to perform all duties of a Cook’s Helper/Pantry Person
9. Must have documented skills and competencies in preparing eggs, meats, batters, potatoes; blanching, steaming, sautéing; pasta and rice cookery; and preparing salads, sandwiches, cold appetizers and garnishments
10. Ability to portion, prepare and present meat, poultry and fish entrees, pastas, vegetables, pan sauces and butter sauces

This list of essential functions, other duties, mental and physical demands, requirements and licenses is not meant to be exhaustive.  Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change.

The above information is subject to change