Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels • Nashville, TN

13h • 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 prep area, delivers food, and assists guests as needed. The Prep Cook demonstrates integrity, service, and hospitality when interacting with customers and co-workers, and has general knowledge of the hotel, surrounding area, and events to answer questions. The position supports the bartender but does not make or pour alcoholic beverages.

This is a part-time position working Friday through Sunday, with Saturday and Sunday guaranteed. The employee must be available every weekend and on holidays through the start of 2027. There may be an opportunity for additional hours and greater flexibility in 2027.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to take written and verbal direction in English and speak English clearly.
• Must be able to operate machines and equipment, including POS software, dishwashers, and kitchen equipment.
• Must communicate effectively with customers and team members at all levels.
• Must be able to diplomatically handle difficult situations and people while maintaining professionalism, including with bar guests.
• Must be able to clean and maintain assigned areas.
• Must be able to move around the bar and kitchen area effectively and efficiently.
• Must be able to work every weekend and holidays through the start of 2027.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products according to recipe cards and company policies and procedures.
• Fulfill guest orders.
• Keep the food prep area clean and well organized.
• Deliver food and assist guests as needed.
• Support the bartender without making or pouring alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain the areas for which the employee is responsible.
• Answer questions using general knowledge of the hotel, area, and events.
• Demonstrate integrity, service, and hospitality 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