This is a Full Time Seasonal position that Starts Now and Ends 12/31/2024.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Summary: As a Cook for the Showboat Branson Belle you may do several duties including, but not limited to, cooking to order, plating entrées, and ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen. Prepping and cooking for each two-hour dinner cruise takes a great amount of teamwork. Our cooks work together in a small kitchen to complete each task. Each applicant must be comfortable working in small areas and demonstrate a friendly, caring attitude.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and orders food from suppliers or procures food from storage.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to the recipe to prepare salads, sauces, and desserts.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked to order or in batch cooking.
• Portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders.

Required Skills

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be comfortable working on a moving vessel away from land.
• Able to successfully obtain Safe Serve Certificate after provided training.
• Able to communicate efficiently.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds frequently to 200 pounds maximum
• The ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt, and concrete continuously
• The ability to work in cramped quarters continuously
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day
• The ability to remember locations, understand and carry out instructions
• The ability to work at a rapid speed continuously

Required Experience

• Must be able to successfully obtain ServSafe Certificate after provided training.
• Six months to one year of experience as a cook, cook to order and batch cooking, is required.

Benefits Offered

• Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
• Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
• Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing - Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available.
• Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
• Mary's Well House - Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.
• Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner

See all of the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Disabled/ Veterans

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