Showboat - Food Team Member, Galley (Full-Time Seasonal, 2026)

Showboat - Food Team Member, Galley (Full-Time Seasonal, 2026)

Job Category: Food Requisition Number: SHOWB008455

Location: Branson, MO 65616, USA

Job Details

Job Summary:

While guests enjoy scenic views of Table Rock Lake, our Showboat Galley Team Members are hard at work behind the scenes creating delicious meals. Whether you have been in a kitchen setting for years or are just honing the culinary craft, a career as a Galley Team Member will advance your experience level. Working in our fast-paced galley you will be responsible for, but not limited to: preparing salads, plating entrees, kitchen sanitation, dishwashing and supporting other members of the team in various ways. Preparing and cooking for each two-hour cruise takes immense teamwork. Applicants are expected to be adept to working in confined spaces and exhibit a professional attitude with a focus on excellent guest service.

This position starts 03/02/2026 and ends 12/31/2026.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

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 communicate efficiently.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reads menu to estimate food requirements.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate the temperature of ovens.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to the recipe to prepare salads, sauces and desserts.
• Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
• Portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings to fill orders.
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry.
• Clean work area, sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Scrapes food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on a conveyor to the dishwashing machine.
• Washes pots, pans and trays.
• Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators and trash carts.
• Removes trash and garbage and places it in its designated containers.
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work area.
• Loads or unloads trucks picking up or delivering supplies and food.
• Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Reads and interprets written information.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand: Uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt and concrete.
• Walk: Up/down steps, uneven and sloped surfaces, including to and from assigned employee parking and employees assigned work area.
• Lift/Carry: Up to 60 lbs.
• Climb: Up and down stairs/ladders and uneven and sloped surfaces.
• Repetitive Motion: Bending, sweeping, mopping, and twisting.
• Use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Rapid working speed.
• Speak and hear clearly.
• See: Near/far and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly exposed to extreme heat, wetness, humidity, confined spaces-cramped quarters, heights, detergents/chemicals, and moving objects.

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 - 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 See all the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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