Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Drury Hotels in Antioch, Tennessee, is seeking a Food Preparation team member who will prepare various food products according to recipes and maintain high standards of cleanliness. You'll assist guests and deliver food while contributing positively to the workplace culture.

Ideal applicants must be 18 years or older and possess effective communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation including quarterly bonuses, flexible scheduling, and multiple employee benefits. Join Drury Hotels and be a part of an award-winning workplace!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Ability to support bartender and clean areas responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food products according to recipes for guest orders.
• Maintains the food prep area in a clean and organized manner.
• Assists guests and delivers food as needed.

Skills

Ability to take written and verbal direction in English

Effective communication with customers

Ability to operate kitchen equipment

Ability to clean and maintain areas

Job description

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

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!