Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

About the job

$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.