Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives - Quarterly bonus up to $3,

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Job summary

Drury Hotels is seeking team members for the Drury Inn & Suites in Coralville, IA. Pay starts at $16.26 per hour, with tips potentially boosting earnings to $18–$20 per hour.

The role requires weekend availability, with shifts from 5pm to 12am, located at 815 1st Avenue, Coralville. As a member of the kitchen/food prep team, you will prepare a variety of menu items, maintain a clean prep area, and assist guests and co-workers with professionalism and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Ability to take written and verbal direction in English.
• Ability to operate POS software, dishwashers, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers; maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of food products using kitchen equipment and utensils according to recipes.
• Maintains a clean, well-organized prep area and supports guests as needed.
• Assists bartender as needed, does not pour alcoholic beverages.
• Provides hospitality and answers questions about the hotel and area.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

POS software

Dishwashers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Pay starting at $16.26 an hour, with tips that can boost earnings to $18 - $20 an hour! Hours of operation are from 5pm-12am. Weekends are required. Property Location: Drury Inn & Suites - 815 1st Avenue , Coralville, Iowa 52241 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. At Drury Hotels, we prioritize our team's personal growth and career development. As part of our team, you will be empowered to grow and encouraged to shine. At Drury Hotels, we offer our guests more than a place to sleep. We provide a place to feel welcome. Happy. At home. As a family-owned and operated hotel system, we honor and enhance the Drury legacy of world-class hospitality excellence. That’s the Drury Way. Our 6,100+ team members work together—across 150 hotels in 30 states—to make sure every guest receives the very best service and value. Together we continue to grow, carefully and with clear vision, as a family of thriving hotels nationwide. EOE Explore Our Culture