Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Career growth

Health benefits

401(k)

Award status

Job summary

Drury Hotels is hiring at Drury Inn & Suites Dayton. Under general supervision, you will prepare a variety of food products using kitchen equipment and recipes to fulfill guest orders while upholding our service standards.

Maintain a clean prep area, assist guests as needed, and contribute to a culture of integrity, hospitality, and teamwork. Full-time roles with competitive benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively in English with customers and team.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and related tools as described.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and hospitality with guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products following recipes and maintain prep area.
• Deliver food and assist guests while upholding safety and standards.
• Support bartenders as needed without preparing or pouring alcoholic beverages.

Skills

English language

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Drury Inn & Suites - 6616 Miller Lane , Dayton, Ohio 45414

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.

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

Hiring Immediately!

Drury Hotels

Drury Hotels is 100% family-owned with more than 150 hotels in 30 states. Enjoy exceptional service, comfort, and value.

Drury Hotels is a family-owned hospitality brand dedicated to exceptional service, creating welcoming environments, and empowering team members to thrive in their careers.

Hospitality Accommodation and Food Services