Cage Cashier Jobs for OPT Students
Cage Cashier jobs in casinos and gaming facilities can qualify for F-1 OPT if your degree is in finance, hospitality management, or business administration. Most roles require handling large cash volumes and reconciling transactions, skills directly tied to those fields. STEM OPT extension is not available for this role.
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Located in Miami Gardens, FL, Calder Casino has been bringing excitement and top-notch entertainment to guests since 2010. With a vibrant atmosphere, thrilling slots, a dynamic card room, and exciting promotions, we’re known for delivering unforgettable experiences. But what truly sets us apart? Our team! We take pride in having the friendliest staff in town and fostering a welcoming, fun, and rewarding work environment. We also believe in investing in our team’s success, offering growth and development opportunities to help you build a fulfilling career. Come be a part of our growing team and bring your energy to the action!
JOB SUMMARY
Calder Casino is a fun place to work! We are devoted to creating Winning Experiences for our teammates, guests, and partners. As a Cage Cashier you will assist our guests with various cash transactions. Experience with maintaining and balancing a cash register is preferred for this position. We look forward to receiving your application at Bigger. Better. Calder.
Calder Casino offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package and other perks for eligible Team Members including but not limited to: Paid Time Off, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Team Member exclusive discounts, and more!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for cashing customers out, giving correct change, and answering customer questions in a courteous and professional manner.
- Responsible for accurately counting and recording assigned funds and making exchanges of funds throughout the shift. Assuring that guests have a favorable gaming experience.
- Keeping cash drawer balanced and impressed. Making exchanges with vault.
- Verifying and documenting personal identification information for check and cash advance transactions.
- Completing CTRs, W2Gs, and MTLs.
- Responsible for customer relations. Ensure safety and security of employees and customers.
- Fill-in as a Main Banker when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Maintaining a professional working relationship among all personnel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Experience with cashiering or banking is highly preferred.
- Ability to obtain a valid gaming license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
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 frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
INTRODUCTION
Located in Miami Gardens, FL, Calder Casino has been bringing excitement and top-notch entertainment to guests since 2010. With a vibrant atmosphere, thrilling slots, a dynamic card room, and exciting promotions, we’re known for delivering unforgettable experiences. But what truly sets us apart? Our team! We take pride in having the friendliest staff in town and fostering a welcoming, fun, and rewarding work environment. We also believe in investing in our team’s success, offering growth and development opportunities to help you build a fulfilling career. Come be a part of our growing team and bring your energy to the action!
JOB SUMMARY
Calder Casino is a fun place to work! We are devoted to creating Winning Experiences for our teammates, guests, and partners. As a Cage Cashier you will assist our guests with various cash transactions. Experience with maintaining and balancing a cash register is preferred for this position. We look forward to receiving your application at Bigger. Better. Calder.
Calder Casino offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package and other perks for eligible Team Members including but not limited to: Paid Time Off, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Team Member exclusive discounts, and more!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for cashing customers out, giving correct change, and answering customer questions in a courteous and professional manner.
- Responsible for accurately counting and recording assigned funds and making exchanges of funds throughout the shift. Assuring that guests have a favorable gaming experience.
- Keeping cash drawer balanced and impressed. Making exchanges with vault.
- Verifying and documenting personal identification information for check and cash advance transactions.
- Completing CTRs, W2Gs, and MTLs.
- Responsible for customer relations. Ensure safety and security of employees and customers.
- Fill-in as a Main Banker when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Maintaining a professional working relationship among all personnel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Experience with cashiering or banking is highly preferred.
- Ability to obtain a valid gaming license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
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 frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Cage Cashier
Target casino groups with dedicated HR teams
Large gaming operators like MGM, Caesars, and Wynn have structured HR departments familiar with work authorization paperwork. Smaller independent casinos may not have experience processing OPT employment verification, which can slow your start date.
Confirm your degree field supports this role
OPT employment must be directly related to your major. Cage Cashier roles align most clearly with finance, accounting, hospitality management, or business administration degrees. If your field differs, consult your DSO before accepting an offer.
Account for gaming license processing in your OPT timeline
Most states require a gaming license or badge before you can work on a casino floor. Licensing background checks can take two to six weeks. Factor this into your OPT start date so authorization and licensing align before your first shift.
Document your job duties in writing from your employer
Keep a written confirmation from your employer describing your Cage Cashier responsibilities and their connection to your degree field. This protects you during DSO check-ins and if USCIS ever reviews your OPT compliance during your authorized period.
Start your job search early relative to your OPT start date
Between gaming license processing and I-9 verification, onboarding for Cage Cashier roles often takes longer than other jobs. Begin applications at least six to eight weeks before your intended start date to avoid gaps in authorized employment.
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Does a Cage Cashier job qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
It depends on your degree field. OPT requires that your job be directly related to your major area of study. Cage Cashier roles qualify most clearly for students with degrees in finance, accounting, business administration, or hospitality management. If your degree is in an unrelated field, the position likely won't meet OPT's qualifying employment standard, and working in it could jeopardize your immigration status.
Can I work as a Cage Cashier on STEM OPT extension?
No. STEM OPT extension is only available to graduates of STEM-designated degree programs, and Cage Cashier roles in the gaming and hospitality industry do not qualify as STEM-related employment under USCIS guidelines. If you're on standard 12-month OPT, you can work in this role if it relates to your degree. After that period expires, you'd need a different visa category to continue working legally.
Do employers need to do anything to hire me on OPT?
No visa petition or filing fee is required from the employer. You present your Employment Authorization Document and passport during I-9 verification, and the employer completes their standard onboarding. However, STEM OPT extension does require employers to enroll in E-Verify and complete a training plan, so confirm which OPT type applies to your situation before your start date to set accurate expectations with HR.
How do gaming license requirements interact with my OPT authorization dates?
State gaming commissions require background checks and licensing before you can work on a casino floor, and that process typically takes two to six weeks. Your OPT employment authorization only counts from your actual start date, not your application date, but you cannot legally work before both your EAD is valid and your gaming license is approved. Plan accordingly so both are in place before your first scheduled shift.
Where can I find Cage Cashier jobs that accept OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Cage Cashier openings from employers experienced with OPT and international work authorization. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for OPT-friendly roles, saving you time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer won't hire international students. This is especially useful given the tight timelines most OPT students are working within.
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