Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

druryhotels; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Health benefits

401(k)

Awards

Job summary

Drury Hotels is hiring for a kitchen/food prep role at the Coralville property. Starting pay is $16.26 per hour with tips boosting earnings to $18–$20 per hour. Schedule runs 5pm–12am with weekends required. The job emphasizes hospitality, clean kitchens, and guest service, with a strong focus on integrity and teamwork.

Incentives include a quarterly bonus up to $3,200, flexible scheduling, and hotel discounts, plus career growth opportunities and a 401(k). Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Ability to take written and verbal direction in English and speak English clearly.
• Ability to operate machines and equipment used, including POS software, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of team members; handle difficult situations professionally.
• Ability to support bartender, but does not make or pour alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to clean and maintain areas of responsibility.
• Ability to move around bar and kitchen area efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of food products using kitchen equipment and utensils according to recipe cards.
• Maintains the food prep area in a clean, well-organized manner.
• Delivers food and assists guests as needed.
• Promotes Drury culture with customers and co-workers; demonstrates integrity and hospitality.

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.

Hiring Immediately!