Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels•Charlotte, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Prep Cook prepares a variety of food products using kitchen equipment and utensils according to recipe cards, fulfilling guest orders in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role maintains a clean, well-organized food preparation area, delivers food, and assists guests as needed. The Prep Cook demonstrates integrity, service, and hospitality when interacting with customers and coworkers, and maintains general knowledge of the hotel, surrounding area, and events to answer questions. The role supports the bartender but does not make or pour alcoholic beverages.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Ability to take written and verbal direction in English and speak English clearly.
  • Ability to operate machines and equipment used in the role, including POS software, dishwashers, and kitchen equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members at all levels, and to handle difficult situations and people diplomatically while maintaining professionalism, including with bar guests.
  • Ability to clean and maintain assigned areas.
  • Ability to move around the bar and kitchen area effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food products using kitchen equipment and utensils according to recipe cards and company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, well-organized food preparation area and clean and maintain assigned areas.
  • Deliver food and assist guests as needed.
  • Support the bartender without making or pouring alcoholic beverages.
  • Answer questions using general knowledge of the hotel, surrounding area, and events.
  • Demonstrate integrity, service, and hospitality when interacting with guests and coworkers.

Benefits

  • Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually, separate from base salary.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Paid time off.
  • Hotel discounts and free room nights.
  • Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, and management training.
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage, plus a Team Member Assistance Program.
  • Company-matched 401(k).
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