El Corte Inglés is the largest department store group in Europe and a dominant force in the Spanish retail landscape. Headquartered in Madrid, the conglomerate operates a diverse portfolio including department stores, supermarkets, travel agencies, and insurance services. With a workforce of tens of thousands, it serves as a primary pillar of the Spanish economy and a leader in consumer goods distribution.

For international professionals, El Corte Inglés offers a gateway into the Spanish corporate world, particularly within its expanding digital, IT, and logistics hubs. While customer-facing roles typically require high Spanish proficiency, the company's focus on e-commerce and supply chain modernization has increased demand for specialized technical talent and project managers from diverse backgrounds.

Founded in 1940 by Ramón Areces in Madrid, the company began as a small tailor shop. Over several decades, it expanded through aggressive growth and acquisitions to become Spain's most iconic retail conglomerate.

For international professionals

Largest department store chain in Europe with a massive physical and digital footprint across Spain.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from specialized tech and engineering to corporate management and retail.
Headquartered in Madrid with a presence in every major Spanish city and province.
Currently undergoing a significant digital transformation, creating opportunities for international IT and e-commerce experts.
Known for providing long-term career stability and being one of the most recognized brands in the country.

Training and Employment: Fishmongery Assistant

El Corte Ingles

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Are you looking to develop your talent and find a place where your effort is recognized? We offer a dynamic, welcoming, and forward-looking environment. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team where evolution and customer service are our priorities. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project awaiting you.

We are launching a training project at our Fishmongery School for the Supercor Plaza del Mar (Marbella) and Estepona centers.

We are looking for people who want to learn a traditional and specialized trade from the ground up. Selected candidates will undergo intensive training for approximately 3 weeks at our central training facilities in Madrid, where they will acquire the necessary knowledge to develop in fishmongery.

This project is designed for people with a genuine motivation to train, the availability to travel, and a commitment to stability once the training period is completed.

We are looking for an assistant profile, with no prior experience required, but with an interest in learning the trade and developing professionally within it.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions:

Learn and apply the basic techniques of the fishmongery trade.

- Daily reception of fresh fish and seafood.

- Temperature control and preservation according to product type.

- Placing products in cold storage chambers.

Support the preparation, replenishment, and presentation of the product.

- Placing ice and daily preparation of the counter.

- Safe handling of basic utensils (knives, tongs, spatulas).

- Basic fish cleaning: scaling, gutting, and washing.

Assist customers following quality and service standards.

Maintain order, cleanliness, and the hygienic-sanitary conditions of the workstation.

Collaborate with the team in the day-to-day operations of the section.

Requirements:

- No prior experience in the fishmongery sector required.

- Interest in learning a trade and developing in fishmongery.

- Ability to perform physical and manual work.

- Attitude of commitment and stability.

- Full availability to undergo in-person training in Madrid for approximately 3 weeks starting June 1st.

- Flexibility to join any of the indicated centers (Supercor Plaza del Mar (Marbella) and Estepona).

Conditions:

- Permanent contract from the start.

- Full-time position.

- Rotating shifts.

The selection process will consist of a preliminary test in the fishmongery department to familiarize you with the functions and tasks you would perform in this trade.

We offer a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Continuous training for professional development.

- Study grants for employees' children.

- In-house Medical Service.

- Flexible remuneration plan.

If you find this position interesting, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. Everyone is welcome in our company.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Buscas desarrollar tu talento y un lugar dónde tu esfuerzo sea reconocido? Te ofrecemos un entorno dinámico, cercano y de futuro. Aquí, cada día es una nueva oportunidad para aprender, crecer y brillar. Imagina formar parte de un equipo diverso, donde la evolución y el servicio al cliente son nuestra prioridad. En El Corte Inglés, nuestro trabajo es una pasión compartida.

El proyecto que te espera.

Iniciamos un proyecto de formación en nuestra Escuela de Pescadería para los centros Supercor Plaza del Mar (Marbella) y Estepona.

Buscamos personas que quieran aprender un oficio tradicional y especializado desde la base. Las personas seleccionadas realizarán una formación intensiva de aproximadamente 3 semanas en nuestras sedes centrales de formación en Madrid, donde adquirirán los conocimientos necesarios para desarrollarse en pescadería.

Este proyecto está pensado para personas con verdadera motivación por formarse, disponibilidad para desplazarse y compromiso de estabilidad una vez finalizado el periodo formativo.

Buscamos un perfil de ayudante, sin necesidad de experiencia previa, pero con interés por aprender el oficio y desarrollarse profesionalmente en él.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones:

Aprender y aplicar las técnicas básicas del oficio de pescadería.

- Recepción diaria del pescado y marisco fresco.

- Control de temperaturas y conservación según tipo de producto.

- Colocación del producto en cámaras.

Apoyar en la preparación, reposición y presentación del producto.

-Colocación del hielo y preparación diaria del mostrador.

-Manejo seguro de utensilios básicos (cuchillos, pinzas, espátulas).

-Limpieza básica del pescado: escamado, eviscerado y lavado.

Atender al cliente siguiendo los estándares de calidad y servicio.

Mantener el orden, la limpieza y las condiciones higiénico-sanitarias del puesto.

Colaborar con el equipo en el día a día de la sección.

Requisitos:

- No requiere experiencia relacionada en el sector de pescadería.

- Interés por aprender un oficio y desarrollarse en pescadería.

- Capacidad para realizar un trabajo físico y manual.

- Actitud de compromiso y estabilidad.

- Disponibilidad total para realizar una formación presencial en Madrid de aproximadamente 3 semanas desde el 1 de Junio.

- Flexibilidad para incorporarse en alguno de los centros indicados (Supercor Plaza del Mar (Marbella) y Estepona).

Condiciones:

- Contrato indefinido desde el inicio.

- Jornada completa.

- Turnos rotativos.

El proceso de selección consistirá en realizar una prueba previa en el departamento de pescadería para conocer las funciones y tareas que desempeñarías en este oficio.

Te ofrecemos una variedad de beneficios sociales que contribuirán a tu bienestar.

- Descuentos exclusivos y opciones de financiación.

- Seguro de vida.

- Universidad Corporativa.

- Formación continua para el desarrollo profesional.

- Ayudas al estudio para hijos e hijas de empleados.

- Servicio Médico propio.

- Plan de retribución flexible.

Si te resulta interesante este puesto, te invitamos a que apliques, ya que tu experiencia podría ser muy valiosa para nosotros. En nuestra empresa todas las personas son bienvenidas.