Cashier, Cage

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans is seeking a Cashier, Cage position responsible for handling cash transactions, verifying credits, and recording activity at the cage. Candidates must be 21, able to obtain gaming and racing licenses in Louisiana and have extensive cash handling experience; familiarity with cash registers or computer systems is preferred.

This on-site role offers exposure to a fast-paced casino environment and opportunities within Churchill Downs Incorporated's hospitality

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old and able to obtain a gaming license.
• Extensive cash handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards the cage bank assets.
• Adheres to all cage department policies.
• Handles all guest exchanges of tickets for cash.
• Cashes guest checks within established limits in compliance with check cashing policies.
• Exchanges foreign currency for customers at posted discount rates.
• Communicates with slot personnel concerning guest credit information.
• Verifies and provides funds for and records jackpot payouts.
• Handles fill transactions for other slot personnel.
• Exchanges currency for slips.
• Verify soft count funds accepted into Main Bank accountability (acting in the capacity of Main Banker).
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Cash register usage

Attention to detail

Job description

Pay Range

America's second oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 13 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

Title: Cashier, Cage

Requisition ID#: 4640

Location: New Orleans, LA, US, 70119

Property: Fair Grounds Race Course

• Slots
• OTB & Casinos

Job Summary

May reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. May accept patron's credit application and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts. May use a cash register or computer to record transaction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Safeguards the cage bank assets.
• Adheres to all cage department policies
• Handles all guest exchanges of tickets for cash
• Cashes guest checks within established limits in compliance with check cashing policies.
• Exchanges foreign currency for customers at “posted” discount rates.
• Communicates with slot personnel concerning guest credit information.
• Verifies and provides funds for and records jackpot payouts.
• Handles fill transactions for other slot personnel.
• Exchanges currency for slips.
• Verify soft count funds accepted into Main Bank accountability (acting in the capacity of Main Banker).
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

Must be 21 years old, and able to obtain a gaming license from Louisiana State Police and a Racing license from Louisiana Racing Commisson.

Education And Experience

Related experience and/or training, Extensive cash handling experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common documentation. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from team members, regulatory agencies or members of the staff. Ability to write and present information to management in a reasonable manner. Ability to perform normal mathematical computations about the implementation of current duties. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draws valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several variables.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Constant wrist motion, sit, hear and eye/hand coordination; Frequently speak, read, write, stand, walk, bend and stoop; Occasionally lift, carry, push and pull. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk. The employee frequently is also required to stand, walk and reach with arms and hands, bend and have the ability to lift at least 25 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

Nearest Major Market: New Orleans