Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Hotel discounts and free room nights

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel in Columbia, MO is seeking a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare a variety of food products using kitchen equipment and utensils, following recipe cards to fulfill guest orders with consistency and hospitality.

In this role you will maintain a clean, organized prep area and support the bartending and dining teams as needed, while delivering the high standard of service Drury is known for. Must be 18+, English proficient, and able to operate kitchen machinery.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Ability to take written and verbal direction in English and speak clearly.
• Ability to operate kitchen machines and equipment, including POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products using kitchen equipment and utensils according to recipe cards to fulfill guest orders.
• Maintain the food prep area in a clean, well-organized manner while delivering food and assisting guests.
• Support bar and dining teams as needed while upholding Drury’s hospitality standards.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

POS software

Dishwashers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

## Kitchen+Bar - Prep CookApply: 3100 Interstate 70 Dr. SE, Columbia, MO 65201: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R40040Property Location:Drury Plaza Hotel - 3100 Interstate 70 Dr. SE , Columbia, Missouri 65201## ## **You belong at Drury Hotels.**Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters. Who you are and what you do makes a difference at Drury Hotels. There's a place for you here today and tomorrow.**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US****So. Much. More.**Just as our guests deserve more, so do you deserve more. Be valued for what you do and who you are ... and well compensated for all you accomplish.* *Incentives -*Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually (bonus is separate from base salary)* *Work-life-balance* – Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights* *Career growth -*Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this year* *Health and well-being -*Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program* *Retirement -*Company-matched 401(k)* *Award-winning* - Ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025**Summary:** Under general supervision, prepares a variety of food products using kitchen equipment and utensils according to recipe cards to fulfill guest orders following Company policies and procedures. Maintains the food prep area in a clean, well-organized manner while delivering food and assisting guests as needed. Presents a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality at all times to promote the Drury culture with customers and co-workers. Has general knowledge of the hotel, area, and events to answer questions.**Basic Qualifications:*** Must be 18 years old or older.* Requires ability to take written and verbal direction in English and speak English clearly.* Requires ability to operate machines and equipment used, including but not limited to, include POS software, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, etc.* Requires ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of team members; ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism including bar guests.* Requires ability to support bartender, but does not make or pour alcoholic beverages.* Requires ability to clean and maintain areas for which responsible.* Requires ability to effectively and efficiently move around bar and kitchen area.