Evening Cook
Full-Time

4pm - 12:30am, Weekends Required

Holiday Inn Cookeville
Cookeville, TN

A property of: Prominence Hospitality Group
Posted August 13, 2026 by Prominence Hospitality Group

Ignite Your Culinary Passion – Join Prominence Hospitality as a Cook Today!

Compensation: $15.00 to $17.00 per hour

Are you passionate about great food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional guest experiences? At Prominence Hospitality Group, we’re looking for a driven and enthusiastic Cook to bring energy and excellence to our culinary team.

Location: Holiday Inn Cookeville 1091 South Willow Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501

Why Choose Prominence Hospitality

  • IGNITE Your Career – We invest in you with hands-on training, career growth opportunities, and leadership development.
  • Competitive Pay & Incentives – We recognize and reward your hard work and dedication.
  • Paid Time Off – Enjoy time to rest and recharge. 
  • Paid Time Off & Work/Life Balance – Flexible scheduling and employee discounts—friends and family enjoy too!
  • Inclusive & Empowering Culture – We celebrate diversity and create space for everyone to thrive.

What You’ll Do as a Cook

  • Prepare and Cook: Execute menu items with precision and consistency, ensuring each plate meets quality standards.
  • Support the Kitchen Team: Assist in food prep, line setup, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment.
  • Maintain Health Standards: Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines in accordance with local health codes.
  • Be a Team Player: Work collaboratively with chefs, servers, and kitchen staff to deliver an outstanding dining experience.
  • Stay Organized: Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food inventory to keep operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience: Previous experience as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, or in a high-volume kitchen preferred.
  • Skills: Excellent knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
  • Speed & Accuracy: Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
  • Attitude: Positive, energetic, and dependable with a passion for hospitality and teamwork.

Why This Role Matters

As a Cook at Prominence, you're not just making meals—you’re helping create memorable moments for our guests. Your skill, speed, and attention to detail help us deliver excellence at every plate.

Ready to Ignite Your Culinary Career? Apply Now!

Join a team that values your growth and passion. Click the link below to start your journey with Prominence Hospitality!

Holiday Inn Cookeville

Holiday Inn Cookeville's only premiere full service hotel.

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Cookeville, the area’s only Full-Service Hotel!

We are conveniently located off Exit 286 S Willow Ave, on Interstate 40, less than 4 miles from Tennessee Tech University and less than 3 miles from Cookeville Regional Medical Center. We are proud to offer 96 brand new modern rooms.

Our roof top restaurant and bar, 1091 Rooftop, is onsite for your dining pleasure. Serving Breakfast & Dinner, you will experience rooftop views while enjoying meals and tasty beverages.

We are just 10.5 miles from stunning Cummins Waterfalls and 8.8 miles from Burgess Waterfalls. Business travelers appreciate our proximity to area companies such as Flowserve, Recreational Equipment Inc, ATC, Tutco and Averitt Express.

If you are planning an event, meeting, or party, let us take care of you! With 1500ft² of meeting space, we can host up to 125 guests. Our restaurant and sales team can offer catering menus to satisfy any occasion.

Relax and take advantage of our indoor pool or get in a great workout in our fully equipped gym.

We would be honored to have you as our guest at the new full-service Holiday Inn Cookeville!

Address 1091 South Willow Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501
Property Type Hotel
# Jobs 5

About Prominence Hospitality Group

With equity stake in their entire portfolio, Prominence exceptionally couples an owners’ perspective and hoteliers’ distinct knowledge to cultivate great guest experiences.

The leadership team is humbly honored to have quickly established an industry-wide reputation for delivering strong returns while fostering long-term relationships.

Our top-light organization is strategically focused on building a principal-oriented culture, with each of our team members bringing their own impressive strength in hospitality and real estate acquisitions, development and construction, hotel operations, sales and marketing and/or asset management to the table.


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