Showboat - Food Cook II (Full-Time Seasonal, 2026)

Silver Dollar City Company • Branson, MO

22d

About The Position

As a Cook for the Showboat 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.

This position starts now and ends 12/31/2026.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable working on a moving vessel away from land.
• Able to communicate efficiently.
• Six months to one year of experience as a cook, cook to order and batch cooking is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 - The Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates).
• 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 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 [https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner]. See all the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits [https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed