Cashier

ExplorUS; Idyllwild (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Lake Hemet Hospitality LLC, dba Lake Hemet in California is seeking a Cook/Cashier to support service in the Food and Beverage department, with responsibilities including preparing orders and cash handling.

The role requires experience in restaurant food preparation, strong communication, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

Join a team in a scenic mountain setting near Idyllwild and contribute to guest satisfaction while following health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Three years' minimum experience in restaurant food preparation.
• Possess current food handler's certification.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, early mornings and evenings.
• Excellent communication skills and courteous customer service.
• Willing to perform basic manual labor as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serves customers in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Hires, trains and oversees prep cooks, line cooks, kitchen assistants and dishwashers.
• Coordinates with the kitchen team to relay orders and prepare them timely.
• Maintains a clean cook station and follows sanitation guidelines.
• Receives and processes cash payments and reconciles fees.
• Assists with setting up orders with vendors and maintains records.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Team coordination

Food preparation

Job description

Lake Hemet Hospitality LLC, dba Lake Hemet - If you’re an outdoor lover, working at Lake Hemet offers the opportunity to support recreation while enjoying the stunning natural beauty of this tranquil destination surrounded by the majestic beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains. Join our 2026 team today! $18.00 per hour

Title: Cook/Cashier

Reports To: General Manager

Department: Food and Beverage

Summary

The primary objective of the Cook is to follow instructions relating to the timely preparation of food orders, organizing workstations and adhering to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serves customers in a friendly, courteous manner and sets a good example for visitors and fellow employees.
• Hires, trains and oversees prep cooks, line cooks, kitchen assistants and dishwashers.
• Coordinates with the kitchen team to ensure food orders are relayed and prepared in a timely fashion.
• Portions, arranges and garnishes food, and serves to waitstaff or guests, plans menus, monitors inventory and orders product.
• Maintains a clean and orderly cook station, following sanitation and food preparation guidelines.
• Set up orders, deliveries, and pickups with vendors.
• Receives and processes cash payments from customers, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Counts and reconciles fees collected, ensuring proper documentation and recording.
• Prepares and submits deposits, following established procedures and maintaining a secure handling of funds.
• Creates and sends invoices for services rendered, maintaining accurate records.
• Records sales transactions accurately and updates the accounts receivable system.
• Conducts cash transactions, providing correct change and receipts to customers.
• Endorses checks and enters transactions into the cash register or cash receipt journal/log.
• Monitors cash receipting functions, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or issues.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possesses good communications skills, a courteous demeanor, and a helpful attitude.
• Previous cash handling experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work weekends and holidays, early mornings, evenings and holidays.
• Possesses a genuine concern for guests' experience and enjoys frequent interaction with the public.
• Three years' minimum experience in restaurant food preparation.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to give direction and work in a team environment, as well as work unsupervised.
• Possess current food handler's certification.
• Willingness to occasionally perform basic manual labor, move about the facility and/or remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Willing and able to work varying shifts, weekends, evenings, and Holidays.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.