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Kitchen Assistant

On-site in Marbella·Full-time·Added 12 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Marbella
Contract
Full-time
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🎓 Intermediate/Advanced Degree in Cooking and Gastronomy and/or similar. Food Handler's License.

💼 Minimum of 1 year of experience in the position in 4-star hotels or higher.

Nice to have

🗣💬 English, desirable.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

You will work at Fuerte Group Hotels, a large family of top-tier professionals with nearly 7 decades in the hospitality sector that has grown into distinct brands, especially in southern Spain.
💥 Competitive salary policy.

💟 Unique work environment, excellent work climate surrounded by great professionals.

📈 Development opportunities, career plans so that we can grow together.

📚 Continuous training: we invest in and promote your talent. Special attention to improving your language level.

Your day-to-day will look like this…

The role

🔔 We are offering a position as a Kitchen Assistant to work at Amàre Hotels, adults-only hotels with an exciting combination of live music, exceptional gastronomy, and sophisticated design in prime beachfront locations. Amàre Beach Hotel Marbella is a hotel located on the Costa del Sol, recommended for adults only, just a 5-minute walk from the historic center. With 236 rooms, every detail has been carefully designed to offer the most extraordinary vacation in Marbella.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for preparing and supporting the Chef in the preparation and cooking of dishes, following their instructions to ensure the correct final product.

You will gain multiple benefits

🔲 Support and supervision: Ensure the achievement of the established departmental goals, as well as compliance with the critical processes and setups of the area, in accordance with the standards set by the hotel. Plan the preparations to be carried out in advance, in order to execute the service with the greatest efficiency possible. Support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of dishes, guaranteeing a quality final product. Collaborate in the setup, maintenance, and takedown of the buffet service.

🔲 Execution and follow-up: Clean, peel, and cut food for the preparation of garnishes. Prepare the simpler dishes following the technical specification sheet, checking the quality of the product and taking care of the presentation established by the organization. Clean your station, work surface, and leave the kitchen clean and ready for the next service. Store incoming products and preserve them properly, ensuring the cold chain is not broken. Place and organize food in the cold storage units and clean them to ensure proper hygiene and preservation conditions. Collaborate in preparing the list of products that have experienced shrinkage.

🔲 Quality control: Verify the quality of the product used to prepare the dishes. Ensure the proper use of kitchen equipment, checking that there are no incidents and reporting them if they occur. Comply with the quality, health and safety, environmental, and data protection standards established by the organization.

Hiring process

📩 Apply for the position now and join the Fuerte Group universe. Share this offer with your contacts, you can discover more offers and get to know Fuerte Group Hotels at talent.fuerte-group.com

About Fuerte Group Hotels

Fuerte Group Hotels is a Spanish hospitality company that owns and operates a portfolio of hotels and resorts, primarily in southern Spain. The group manages a diverse collection of properties ranging from large beachfront resorts to urban hotels, with a strong focus on the Andalusian tourism market. They operate under several brand names including Fuerte Hotels, Kena by Akiro, and Akiro, offering accommodation, dining, and wellness services.

In Spain, the company is headquartered in Marbella and has a significant presence across the Costa del Sol, including Marbella, Estepona, and Conil de la Frontera. They are a major local employer, frequently hiring for roles in hospitality, maintenance, and spa services. For international professionals, the group offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, service-oriented environment in one of Europe's top tourist destinations, with roles often involving direct guest interaction and a multicultural work atmosphere.

Industry
Hospitality
Founded
1980
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Marbella, Spain
In Spain
Marbella, Seville, Conil de la Frontera

Good to know if you are moving

  • The company is headquartered in Marbella, Spain, and its operations are primarily in the Andalusia region, offering a strong local employment base.
  • Spanish language proficiency is essential for most guest-facing roles, as the company's clientele is predominantly Spanish-speaking.
  • The group operates several distinct hotel brands (Fuerte Hotels, Kena by Akiro, Akiro), which can offer varied career paths within the same company.
  • The company is a significant employer in the Costa del Sol area, providing opportunities in hospitality, maintenance, and spa services.
  • As a hotel group, the company offers roles that are not typically found in corporate settings, such as lifeguard, waiter, and spa therapist.
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