Job Details

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe and its entities. Some points regarding completion of the employment application are particularly important to us. We want you to present yourself as effectively as possible, and to be able to process your application promptly.

Please fill in all sections of the application completely. You are invited to attach a cover letter, resume, and letters of recommendation to the application; however, we require that the application be completed entirely. Do not rely on entering the comment "See Resume".

If a YGA employee recommended you apply for this position, type their name in the Notes area of the application located just below the question "How did you find this job?"

l. The completed application will be reviewed for completeness by the Human Resources Department and other designated Managers, who will determine whether to interview the applicant. We do not automatically interview all applicants.

• If no interview is planned, the application is placed in an active file for the position involved and held for a period of three months. These applications are reviewed at a later time, if and when additional openings for the position become available.
• If an interview is planned, the applicant will be contacted by the Human Resources Department, normally within one to two weeks after the position's announced close date.

2. Interviewees who are selected for employment are usually contacted within two to three days after their interview. Arrangements will then be made to complete all necessary paperwork to begin the background investigation. Many pre-hires will be required to complete an application packet for Arizona Department of Gaming Certification and/or a Tribal Gaming License depending on position offered.

The fee for certification will be payable by the pre-hire depending on the position offered.

3. If you are selected for the position, a background investigation will be completed that includes, but is not limited to, verification of:

• Employment History
• Education
• Personal References
• Comprehensive Financial Background Check
• Criminal/Civil Record (Fingerprints will be sent to the FBI) Driving Record
• Current Filed Federal and State Tax Returns

Important information for the candidate.

• Felony convictions will be grounds for denial of Gaming Certification and/or a Tribal Gaming License.
• All new hires will be required to submit verification of authorization to work within the United States in accordance with federal law. Employment is contingent on passing a drug test.
• Preference in filling any non-grant / non-contract funded vacancies is given to enrolled Tribal Members of the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe and to other qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Employment Preference Policy and Procedure. Documentation of Tribal enrollment required (Tribal Enrollment Card, Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal Voter Registration Card).

POSITION TITLE: WAITPERSON

LOCATION: Prescott, AZ

REPORTS TO: Front of House Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

SCOPE OF WORK:
Waitperson will serve food and beverages to customers in a promp, professional, and courteous manner.
Will become familiar with the Tribal/State Gaming Compact, National Indian Gaming Commission's (NIGC) Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS), the Tribal Gaming Code, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Title 31, and Departmental Internal Controls and Job Instructions.

WORK PERFORMED:
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Tribe and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Tribe and requirements of the position change. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position;
Will use a Point of Sale system;
Will report in proper uniform on time as scheduled;
Will serve food and beverages to customers;
Will help breakdown and cleanup;
Will transport all items needing to be cleaned to the kitchen;
Will perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a high school diploma or GED;
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and adhere to the Tribe/Gaming's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment;
Must pass a background security check prior to and during the course of employment with the Tribe/Gaming Agency in order to meet the Tribal State Compact and/or Tribal Gaming Ordinance;
Must adhere to all Tribal/Gaming Agency Personnel Policies and Procedures;
Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and be insurable under the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe's Auto Insurance Carrier;
Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a strong orientation to excellent customer service;
Must be self-reliant and capable of working independently as appropriate or necessary;
Must have Food Handlers Certificate;
Must attend alcohol training class;
Must be reliable and a hard working team player;
Must possess strong organizational skills;
Must have an energetic personality;

JOBDES-Waitperson
Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time;
Must meet grooming standards and be able to wear required uniform;
Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
Must be able to lift, and periodically carry, up to 35 lbs.;
Must be flexible to work a variety of days, nights, and weekend shifts.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Prefer any experience or education in food service.