Cook /Culinary

Branson, Missouri

H-2B Seasonal - April 1, 2026 – January 2, 2027

$17.25 / Hour

Primary Purpose: 
The primary purpose of the Culinary Associate is to provide guests with excellent dining experience while preparing all orders in an efficient, timely and high-quality manner that is consistent with menu recipes.

Job Description

• - We are looking for someone passionate about cooking to join our team.  You must be creative, motivated, and passionate about growing your talents in the kitchen!  
• - Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, to develop skills and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the restaurant. 
• - The Cook assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining.  The Cook will maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level form the Kitchen staff. 
• - If you have a passion for cooking and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills and grow your career, then we want you! 

Your Role:

• - To develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods
• - Can develop skills in using knives and various kitchen equipment
• - Recreating menu items for restaurant and banquets
• - Develop consistency in cooking and presentation
• - Minimize food waste through cross utilization
• - Setup workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• - Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat)
• - Use standard practices in kitchen sanitization
• - Store all food and other items properly
• - You will be responsible for the quality of ingredients

Qualifications:

• - Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it 
• - Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts
• - Requires strong organizational skills
• - Must be able to work independently
• - Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• - Able to lift at least 25-50 pounds
• - Have a desire to exceed expectations
• - An energetic personality

Housing

• - Housing is for a Bed and Breakfast facility.  It is $125.00 per week, plus a one-time $125.00 non-refundable incidental fee deposit due at check-in, this will cover replacement of linen, deep cleaning and any repairs after departure. Total due at check in will be $250.00. Microwave and fridge also provided in each room.  You will be supplied with a set of linen for the bed and a set of towels.
• - You have the option to find other housing after arrival, we just want to ensure that you are safe and have accommodation while here.