Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels • Nashville, TN

1d • 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 while following Company policies and procedures. The role maintains a clean, well-organized food preparation area, delivers food, and assists guests as needed. The Prep Cook is expected to demonstrate integrity, service, and hospitality with customers and co-workers and to have general knowledge of the hotel, local area, and events to answer questions.

This is a part-time position scheduled Friday through Sunday, with Saturday and Sunday guaranteed. The employee must be available every weekend, including holidays, through the start of 2027. The role may offer more hours and flexibility into 2027. The Prep Cook 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 relevant machines and equipment, including POS software, dishwashers, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members at all levels.
• Ability 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.
• Must be able to work every weekend, including holidays, through the start of 2027.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products according to recipe cards using kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Fulfill guest orders while following Company policies and procedures.
• Keep the food preparation area clean and well organized.
• Deliver food and assist guests as needed.
• Support the bartender without making or pouring alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain responsible work areas through cleaning and upkeep.
• Answer questions using general knowledge of the hotel, area, and events.
• Demonstrate integrity, service, and hospitality when interacting with customers and co-workers.

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.
• Team Member Assistance Program.
• Company-matched 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed