Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels Company; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to 3200

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts and free room nights

Health/dental/vision insurance

Company 401(k) matching

Job summary

Drury Hotels is hiring for an entry-level kitchen position at Drury Plaza Hotel. Under supervision, you will prepare a variety of food items, follow recipes, and ensure a clean, organized prep area while delivering warm hospitality to guests and colleagues.

You will operate kitchen equipment and POS systems, support the bar team as needed, and contribute to a high standard of service that reflects the Drury culture of integrity and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must speak and understand English clearly.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and POS software.
• Strong communication with customers and team members.
• Support bartender but does not pour alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products according to recipes.
• Maintain clean and organized prep areas.
• Provide friendly hospitality and assist guests as needed.
• Support bar and dining operations as required.
• Promote Drury culture through service and integrity.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Food prep

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Tools

POS software

Kitchen equipment

Dishwashers

Job description

Property Location:
Drury Plaza Hotel - 3001 Century Farms Cir , Antioch, Tennessee 37013

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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

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.

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Hiring Immediately!