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Kitchen Assistant

On-site in Lanzarote·Added 18 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Meliá Hotels

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Our summary

Hours: Rotating shifts · Includes weekends
Work mode: On-site, Lanzarote
Benefits: Flexible pay plan

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Skills

Cleaning

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

The role

Job Mission:
You will be responsible for assisting the kitchen team with preparation, cleaning, and organization tasks, ensuring that all processes are carried out efficiently and in line with the hotel's quality and luxury standards.

What you'll do

- Assist in preparing ingredients (washing, cutting, peeling, and portioning food) for culinary preparations.
- Perform basic kitchen tasks, following the instructions of the cook and the chef in charge.
- Ensure cleanliness and order in workstations and kitchen utensils. - Assist in receiving and storing goods, ensuring proper rotation and preservation of products.
- Comply with established food safety and hygiene protocols.
- Support daily mise en place, ensuring everything is ready for service.
- Participate in preparing simple dishes and assembling presentations under supervision.

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"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover an unlimited path at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and become part of our extensive global family 🚀

What are we looking for?

- Basic studies in Cooking, Hospitality, or Catering (valuable).
- Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant in hotels, restaurants, or similar establishments will be valued.
- Ability to work in a team, organizational skills, and speed in task execution. - Proactive person, eager to learn and grow professionally.
- Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Basic knowledge of English (valuable).

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About Meliá Hotels

Meliá Hotels International is a Spanish hotel company and one of the world's largest resort hotel chains. Founded in Palma de Mallorca in 1956, the company operates over 350 hotels across more than 40 countries, spanning brands such as Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, and Paradisus. The company is a global leader in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on leisure and business travel, and is known for its Mediterranean heritage and premium service standards.

Meliá has a very significant presence in Spain, its home market, with a wide network of hotels across the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the mainland. The company is a major employer in Spain, offering a wide range of roles in hotel operations, food and beverage, and management. For international professionals, Meliá offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment within a leading global hospitality brand, with roles often requiring Spanish language skills and a passion for customer service.

Industry: Hotels
Founded: 1956
Employees: 40,000–50,000
Headquarters: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
In Spain: Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, Barcelona and 17 more

Good to know if you are moving

Meliá is a Spanish company, so working there offers a direct path to living and working in Spain, particularly in popular tourist destinations like the Balearic and Canary Islands.
The company operates a large number of hotels in Spain, providing many job opportunities in various departments such as food & beverage, housekeeping, and front office.
As a global hotel chain, Meliá has a multicultural workforce, and English is often used in international tourist destinations, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
The company offers internal mobility and career development opportunities within its extensive portfolio of hotels in Spain and worldwide.
Many roles, especially in food & beverage and housekeeping, may require Spanish language skills to interact with local staff and guests.

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Additional information

At Meliá Hotels International we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the support of management and the principles contained in our Human Resources policies. We also care about spreading a corporate culture committed to effective equality throughout the entire workforce, and raising awareness of the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination, especially that related to disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is fundamental to our success as a global company.

Furthermore, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our sector through a great, socially responsible human team. In this regard, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present" Thanks to all our collaborators we make this possible.

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