Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Flexible scheduling

Health and well-being benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Drury Hotels is hiring for a food service position in North Carolina, responsible for preparing food products and maintaining cleanliness. The role includes assisting guests and adhering to company policies.

Ideal candidates should be at least 18 years old and possess effective communication skills. Join a team recognized for flexibility, career growth, and comprehensive benefits, including a quarterly bonus and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Ability to take written and verbal direction in English.
• Ability to operate machines and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean food prep area.
• Assist guests as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to take direction

Professionalism

Experience with kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location: 88 East Nationwide Blvd. - Columbus, Ohio 43215

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.

Benefits:

• 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