Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to 3200

Flexible scheduling

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare a variety of food items using recipes, maintain a clean prep area, and provide friendly service to guests.

Pay ranges from $18.26 to $27.60 per hour, with starting wages above the minimum based on experience. Ongoing applications accepted.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must be able to read/write and speak English clearly.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment and related devices.
• Effective communication with customers and team members.
• Support bartender duties but does not pour alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to keep areas clean and organized.
• Ability to move around bar and kitchen efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized prep area.
• Deliver food and assist guests as needed.
• Promote Drury culture with customers and co-workers.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Kitchen equipment operation

Tools

POS software

Dishwashing equipment

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location:

Drury Plaza Hotel - 175 10th Street E , St Paul, Minnesota 55101

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. 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:

$18.26 - $27.60

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.