Adventureland Park - Food and Beverage Cook

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with 49 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.

While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. 

The outgoing and service-oriented Foods Host will be assigned to one of the food service areas throughout the park. This position will include multiple duties such as cooking, operating cash registers, and serving guests to ensure everyone has a positive experience when visiting the amusement park.

We are currently looking for a:

 

Adventureland Park - Food and Beverage Cook

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

• Prepares workstations with supplies, foods, and condiments 

• Prepares proper quantities of food according to department standards and guest needs 

• Follows recipes and procedures to prepare food 

• Maintains service and hygienic practices  

• Cooking utilizing ovens, fryers, broilers, griddles, mixers, and knives (age restrictions apply) 

• Pre-portioning or individually packaging sauces, sandwiches, salads, and other items 

• Operating a point-of-sale system 

• Accurate handling of food related tickets, coupons, gift cards and fun money 

• Reports hygienic or maintenance issues in a timely manner 

• Properly handles, labels, stocks, and stores products including chemicals and cleaning supplies (age restrictions apply) 

• Protects guest belongings turns in lost and found items immediately 

• Cooperates with other departments to provide a positive guest experience 

• Promptly notifies the security team or the manager of hosts and guest injuries or emergencies 

• Completes additional duties as assigned  

Education: There are no minimum educational requirements.  The minimum age to cook is 16. 

Languages: English 

Experience: Previous experience is not required. 

Team member benefits:

 

Working at Adventureland is about making people happy. It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As an Adventureland employee, you can be the smiling face that greets incoming guests, a cook that makes things happen in the kitchen or a ride operator that keeps people entertained and safe.

Adventureland Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

• Competitive compensation

• Free admission to Adventureland Theme/Water Park on your days off and select parks

• Discounts on Retail items and at Food stands at Adventureland

• Invitation to exclusive employee events throughout the season
   

We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Adventureland. Apply today!