Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, Illinois is hiring a kitchen team member to prepare a variety of foods per recipes, keep the prep area clean, and assist guests with a high level of hospitality.

The role emphasizes integrity, service excellence, and knowledge of the hotel and local events while supporting a friendly, welcoming environment. Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

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 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 professionalism.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, prepares a variety of food products following recipe cards to fulfill guest orders.
• Maintains the prep area in a clean, organized manner and serves guests as needed.
• Exhibits hospitality and integrity consistent with the Drury culture to customers and co-workers.
• Uses knowledge of hotel, area and events to answer questions.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Teamwork

Professionalism

Tools

POS software

Dishwashers

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
• This role is eligible for a discretionary quarterly “+1 Service” bonus.

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.

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.

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

The pay range is $15.48 - $22.72 The starting wage may be above the minimum rate, based on relevant experience, skills, and education.

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.

At Drury Hotels, we prioritize our team's personal growth and career development. As part of our team, you will be empowered to grow and encouraged to shine. At Drury Hotels, we provide a place to feel welcome. Happy. At home.

As a family-owned and operated hotel system, we honor and enhance the Drury legacy of world-class hospitality excellence. That’s the Drury Way. Our 6,100+ team members work together - across 150 hotels in 30 states to make sure every guest receives the very best service and value. Together we continue to grow, carefully and with clear vision, as a family of thriving hotels nationwide.

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