Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels; Florence (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling

Hotel discounts

Career growth

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel in Florence, Kentucky is hiring kitchen staff to prepare food, assist guests, and maintain a clean prep area. Starting wage is $17 per hour, with tips and a quarterly bonus up to $3,200 annually. Enjoy incentives like flexible scheduling, hotel discounts, and career growth opportunities.

Applicants should be at least 18, able to communicate in English, and capable of handling kitchen equipment and bar support responsibilities. Join a team recognized among top workplaces.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Written and verbal direction in English; ability to speak English clearly.
• Ability to operate machines and equipment used (POS, dishwashers, kitchen equipment).
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members; maintain professionalism.
• Support bartender, but does not make or pour alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to clean and maintain areas.
• Ability to move around bar and kitchen area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products according to recipe cards to fulfill guest orders.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized food prep area while delivering food and assisting guests.
• Present a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality to promote the Drury culture.
• Answer questions about the hotel, area, and events.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

POS software

Dishwashers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Starting at $17 an hour- Plus tips and Quarterly bonus!

Property Location:
Drury Plaza Hotel - 7915 U.S. Highway 42 , Florence, Kentucky 41042

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!