Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

druryhotels; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Flexible scheduling and PTO

Hotel discounts and free room nights

Mentorship and development programs

Company 401(k)

Award-winning workplace

Job summary

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville is seeking a food prep/kitchen team member to prepare and deliver menu items with attention to guest satisfaction. You will maintain a clean prep area, follow recipes, and assist guests as needed to ensure a warm, welcoming experience.

Ideal candidates are 18+, fluent in English, able to operate POS and kitchen equipment, and ready to contribute to a high-service environment at our Knoxville location.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to take written and verbal direction in English.
• Ability to operate machines and equipment used, including POS software and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members; maintain professional demeanor.
• Supports bartender but does not pour alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to clean and maintain assigned areas.
• Ability to move around bar and kitchen area efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products according to recipes and as orders require.
• Maintain a clean, organized prep area and equipment.
• Deliver food to guests and assist as needed to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Promote Drury culture through hospitality and teamwork.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Tools

POS software

Dishwashers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location:

Drury Inn & Suites - 209 Advantage Place , Knoxville, Tennessee 37922

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!