Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel Mount Vernon, IL is hiring a kitchen teammate to prepare a variety of dishes using standard recipes and to keep the prep area clean and organized. You will assist guests, deliver food as needed, and support teammates with a friendly, hospitality-focused approach.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to move efficiently in a fast-paced environment; starting pay is $15.48–$22.72 per hour plus tips, with opportunities for growth within Drury Hotels.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Able to read and follow English directions.
• Ability to operate POS software and kitchen equipment.
• Effective communication with customers and team members.
• Support bartender without making drinks.
• Able to move around bar and kitchen efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain clean and organized prep areas.
• Assist guests and deliver food to tables as needed.
• Respond to questions about hotel, area, and events.
• Support bartender as needed (no drink preparation).

Skills

English speaking

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

POS software

Kitchen equipment

Job description

$17 per hour + tips!

Property Location:

Drury Plaza Hotel - 145 North 44th Street , Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864

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

Drury Hotels strives to offer a competitive compensation at the market median, as well as a comprehensive benefits offering which includes paid time off, and optional medical, dental, vision, short term disability, and life insurance plans. This role is eligible for a discretionary quarterly “+1 Service” bonus.

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!

The pay range is

$15.48 - $22.72

The starting wage may be above the minimum rate, based on relevant experience, skills, and education.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.