Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Flexible scheduling

Hotel discounts

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Drury Hotels in Columbus, Ohio is seeking candidates for food preparation roles. As a key part of the team, you'll prepare food products to fulfill guest orders while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to operate kitchen equipment. Drury Hotels offers a supportive work environment with flexible scheduling, health benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Requires ability to operate machines and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean and organized food prep area.
• Assist guests and deliver food as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to operate kitchen equipment

Customer service skills

Ability to take direction

Tools

POS software

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location

88 East Nationwide Blvd. - Columbus, Ohio 43215

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.

EOE

Drury Hotels is an equal opportunity /affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation in order to view or apply to open positions or for any other part of the application or employment process, please call 888-324-1897 or email [e-mail].