Blue Dog Pizza - Stateline

Pizza Restaurant Staff

South Lake Tahoe, CA
Company Biography
Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza in Lake Tahoe California- is a fast paced lunch and dinner restaurant with 2 South Lake Tahoe locations serving
tourists and locals alike.South Lake Tahoe, CA has a small town feel with easy bus tranportation, convenient shopping and big city casino
night life. Lake Tahoe is famous for outdoor recreation in the winter and summer: skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, paddle boarding and
miles of beaches. A great place to work and live!

Work and Pay Details

Position title:

Pizza Restaurant Staff

Hourly wage: $9.00

Tips? Yes

Description of position:

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Specific qualifications required:

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Estimated weekly wage (incl. tips):

$350.00

Bonus: Amount not specified

Conditions of bonus:
Average hours for last year's students?

32 Hours

Maximum weekly hours allowed:

50 Hours

Minimum average number of hours?

35 Hours

Possibility of getting more than average hours:

Good

Students get the most hours in:

June, July, August

Students get the least hours in:

May and
September

How often are students paid?

Every Two Weeks

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Work and Pay Details

Do you pay overtime?

Yes

If yes, after how many hours per week do you pay overtime?

Does your company only operate weekends before or after specific dates?

10 Hours

No

If yes, what are the dates?

Position location:

4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd. A1 South Lake Tahoe CA 96150

Other Job Details

Minimum english level:

(6) Advanced

Description of working conditions:

4-8 hour shifts, 5-6 shifts per week, 32+ hours a week. Fast paced, cleaning required, casual uniform.
You'll be on your feet all day. If you work in the dishwashing station, it will be hot and steamy. If you work
as a busser, you'll be carrying stuff around. You must be able to lift 15-30lbs.

Will job duties be different at the beginning of the season?

No

If yes, provide details of specific job duties:

Uniform and Grooming Requirements

Are students required to wear a uniform?

No

If yes, what is the cost of the uniform?

Not specified

Are uniform laundry services available?

No

If yes, what is the cost of the laundry service?

$0.00

Do students need to purchase specific clothing or footwear?

Details of purchasing required clothing or footwear:

No

You'll be on your feet all day, we suggest you bring comfortable shoes. Two shirts will
be provided, extras are $7 ea.

Do you have company grooming requirements?

Yes

Details of company grooming requirements?

Clean and neat.

Other Company Details

Company hires couples?

Yes

Company hires groups of up to 4?

Drug test required?

No

Do students complete an additional application upon arrival?

Does your company issue completion certificates?

No

Yes
No

If requested, will you evaluate the student's performance?

Yes

Any additional company details?

Training Information
Is job training required?

Yes

Length of training:

1 week

Are students paid during training?

Yes

Hourly pay rate during training:

$9.00

How many hours per week are students likely to receive during training period?

35

Any other details?

PLEASE NOTE: You will received part of the tips after you've been fully trained. Training will include menu information prior to arrival and a
test over menu one week after starting. We are open on all holidays. Our busiest times are during holiday periods when children are out of
school. June through August. PLEASE NOTE: Once you get hire, you must email the employer your Skype information. They'll be setting up
follow up interviews to discuss expectations and arrival information.

Worksite Location
Worksite location:

4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd. A1 South Lake Tahoe CA 96150

Nearest major city:

Reno NV,

Worksite setting:

Resort/Ocean/Lake

Nearest major airport:

RenoTahoe

Distance to nearest major airport:

1 1/2 hours, by bus transit

Additional worksite setting details: Blue Dog Pizza is seeking a fun loving (and hard working;) staff to aid us during our peak months when
most of California vacations on our ski slopes or on our beautiful beaches. Join our team- make friends
and have the adventure of your life.

Standard Arrival Information

Are students required to arrive or depart on specific dates?

No

Details of required arrival or departure dates:

Mode of transportation:

Other

Students must arrive between these hours:

9am to 11pm

Cost: $30.00
Other details:

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After Hours Arrival Information

General information:

Students should get a hotel in Reno and spend the night. You can find hotels on www.hotels.com

Name of accommodation:
Cost per night:

Accommodation address:

Not Specified

Best way to travel from airport to overnight accommodation:

Social Security
Are students required to apply for a social security card prior to arriving at worksite?

Yes

Will the company assist students with their social security application?

No

Assistance detail:

Students need to walk to the Social Security from the Reno Airport upon arrival. Is only a few blocks away. The office will
let them submit their paperwork before the 10 days waiting period, because they know Lake Tahoe is far and there are no
Social Security Offices in Lake Tahoe. PLEASE make sure you call CIEE and update your SEVIS status when you arrive,
either from the Reno airport before you got to the Social Security Office or right after.

Where is the nearest social security office?

Reno

Distance: 62 miles

How will students be paid until their social security card arrives?

Pay checks are issued 2 times a month on the 5th and 20th.

Housing Details
Is housing provided?

No

If not, will you assist students in finding housing?

Are there affordable housing options in the area?

No

Yes

Housing options in the area:

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Housing address:

N/A

Is the student required to sign a separate housing contract?

Type of housing provided:
Housing details:

N/A

N/A

Number of students to a room:

N/A

N/A

Do you offer co-ed housing?

Cost of housing - per week:

N/A
N/A

Are housing costs deducted from paycheck?

Is a housing deposit required?

Conditions of deposit refund:

How will deposit be refunded?

Amount of housing deposit:

N/A

N/A

N/A

Is deposit refundable?

N/A

N/A
N/A

Are students required to live in provided housing upon arrival?

N/A

During their work stay, can students find alternate housing?

N/A

If yes, is there a penalty?

N/A

N/A

N/A

Instructions for payment of housing deposit:

Housing deposit due date:

Includes utilities?

N/A

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Transportation to/from Worksite

Method of transportation to worksite:
Distance to worksite:

Bus or Walking

It depends on your housing

Cost of public transportation to worksite:

Is worksite within walking distance of housing?

No

$2.00

Details of public transportation to worksite:

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Cost of transportation to worksite provided by employer:

Not specified

Details of transportation to worksite arranged by employer:

Cost of arranging own transportation to worksite:

Not specified

Details of arranging own transportion to worksite:

Housing Amenities
Available public transportation:

Bus

Access to public transportation?

Walking Distance
On Site Housing Amenities

Laundry:

N/A

Linens:

N/A

Private bath:

N/A

Refrigerator:

N/A

Microwave:

N/A

Air conditioning:

N/A

TV:

N/A

Telephone:

N/A

Security guard:

N/A

Computer/Internet Access:

N/A

Utensils:

N/A

Gym:

N/A

Individual Beds:

N/A
Nearby Amenities

Supermarket:

Walking Distance

Restaurants:

Walking Distance

Shopping mall:

Requires Transportation

Fitness center:

Walking Distance

Post office:

Walking Distance

Laundry:

Walking Distance

Bank:

Walking Distance

Internet cafe:

Walking Distance

Movie theater:

Walking Distance

Library:

Walking Distance

Additional amenities:

N/A

Meal Information
Are meals included in rent cost?

N/A

If not, meal plan cost per day:

Not Specified

Is the purchase of a meal plan mandatory?

Meals covered:

Not Specified

No

Cultural Opportunities
Types of cultural opportunities provided
Organized Holiday Event(s):

No

Organized Trip(s) to Major Attraction(s):

No

Organized Potluck(s) or Dinner(s):

Yes

Organized Trip(s) to Major City:

No

Organized Karaoke Night(s):

No

Information about Events:

Yes

Organized Movie Night(s):

No

Information about Local Resources:

Yes

Organized Sporting Event(s):

No

Information about Attractions/Sites:

Yes

Organized Staff Exchange Event(s) - Other:

No

Information about Local Community:

Yes

Organized Trip(s) to Nearby Attraction(s):

No

Other:

No

If Other, please
describe:

N/A

Additional details about cultural offerings:

There are free music concerts on Wednesdays by the lake. There is a Farmers market on
Tuesdays. Lake Tahoe host fireworks for the 4th of July. Lots of opportunities for outdoor
activities, such as hiking, camping, swimming, etc

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