Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Westminster, Denver (CO, CO); On-site; USD 263,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Career growth

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel Westminster is hiring a kitchen team member to prepare a variety of food items according to recipes and maintain a clean prep area while aiding guests with service. The role requires clear English communication and proficient operation of kitchen equipment and POS systems.

Eligible employees enjoy a discretionary quarterly bonus, flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts, free room nights and strong opportunities for growth, mentorship, and internal promotions within

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to read and follow directions.
• Ability to operate POS software and kitchen equipment.
• Strong communication with guests and team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean, organized prep area and assist guests as needed.
• Deliver food and support the bartender when required (no alcohol service).
• Answer questions about the hotel, area and events.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Food preparation

Tools

POS software

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location: Drury Plaza Hotel - 10393 Reed Street , Westminster, Colorado 80021

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

• 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.

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 $19.91 - $29.22 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.

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 offer our guests more than a place to sleep. 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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