Intern Chef

Cliff Castle Casino; Camp Verde (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde, AZ offers an internship program for enrolled Yavapai-Apache Nation members to become a chef through a two-year hands-on training and culinary education in a commercial kitchen. The program progresses from steward to chef roles, including studies in kitchen operations, food safety, recipe development, inventory and cost controls, and staff management.

Candidates must be 18+, able to work weekends/holidays, have food safety certification within 60 days, and

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled member of the Yavapai-Apache Nation.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in commercial food operations required.
• 6 months of customer service experience preferred.
• Food safety certificate obtained within 60 days of starting internship.
• Must be 18+ and available for all shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. and pass drug test and background check for AZ Gaming License.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multi-year training across kitchen roles from steward to Executive Chef.
• Learn kitchen operations, food safety, recipe development, and menu planning.
• Gain skills in inventory, cost controls, and staff management during the internship.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food safety certificate

Job description

Intern Chef# Intern Chef555 W MIDDLE VERDE RD - CAMP VERDE, AZ 86322Start Date 11/02/2026## OverviewSalary Range$15.00 HourlyPosition TypeInternshipJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelHigh SchoolCategoryRestaurant - Food Service## Description**POSITION SUMMARY**: This internship role is designed for enrolled members of the Yavapai-Apache Nation to provide selected interns with the education and work experience necessary to qualify for employment as a Chef. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES:**This internship program is designed as a 2-year program providing on-the-job skills training and culinary education in commercial kitchen operations from steward up through Chef. As outlined in the attached workplan:* The intern will work shifts in various roles to learn overall kitchen operations, gain food preparation skills and techniques, and complete tasks assigned to: Busser, Steward, Prep Cook, Line Cook, Sous Chef, and Executive Chef over the course of two (2) years.* The intern will complete assigned studies in kitchen operations, food safety, recipe development, menu planning and pricing, inventory and cost controls, food preparation, and staff management.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS** (Indicate if Qualification is Required or Preferred):*Opportunities for Internships, Apprenticeships, and Coordinated Work Study programs may be available in lieu of formal education and work experience requirements for this position for enrolled members of the Yavapai-Apache Nation.*1. **Must be an enrolled member of the Yavapai-Apache Nation.**2. **Preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED**3. **Work Experience:** 1. 1 year of experience in commercial food operations (restaurant, kitchen, distribution), required. 2. 6 months’ customer service experience (retail, food, amusement), preferred4. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** 1. Demonstrate ability and commitment to learn through a hands-on and study program, as outlined in intern workplan.5. **Professional Licenses & Certifications Requirements:** 1. Food safety certificate obtained within 60-days of starting internship.6. Must be 18+ years old and be available for all shifts, including weekends and holidays.7. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a drug test and background check for an AZ Gaming License.8. Must adhere to all Cliff Castle Casino Hotel policies and procedures.9. Must be committed to providing exceptional guest service through a welcoming, friendly, and professional environment. Aim to exceed guest expectations with attentive, personalized service and prompt responses and resolution.**WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The listed requirements provide a general overview of the work expected from team members and are not exhaustive of all responsibilities and duties.**Mark as appropriate.*** ***Sometimes*** *refers to actions performed less than 20% of the time. **Often** refers to actions performed 20% - 40% of the time. **Regularly** refers to actions performed 41% or more of the time.*