Meliá Hotels International is one of the world's largest hotel chains and the leading hotel group in Spain. Founded in 1956, the company operates over 380 hotels in more than 40 countries under a diverse portfolio of brands including Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, and INNSiDE. As a major player in the global hospitality industry and a member of the IBEX 35, it is recognized for its leadership in both leisure and business travel segments.

Headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Meliá maintains an extensive presence across Spain, with properties in nearly every major city and tourist destination. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of career paths from corporate roles in IT, finance, and marketing to operational positions in luxury hospitality. Meliá is particularly relevant for international hires due to its multilingual work environment and its commitment to internal mobility across its global network.

Founded in 1956 by Gabriel Escarrer Juliá in Palma de Mallorca, the company began with a single hotel. It expanded rapidly across Spain and internationally, becoming a publicly traded company on the IBEX 35 in 1996.

For international professionals

Global leader in the resort sector with a presence in over 40 countries.
Headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, offering significant corporate and administrative opportunities in the Balearic Islands.
Extensive portfolio of brands ranging from mid-scale to ultra-luxury, catering to diverse professional backgrounds.
Strong emphasis on internal mobility and international career development programs for employees.
Regularly recruits for multilingual roles in guest experience, hotel management, and corporate services.

Kitchen Assistant - Gran Melia Fënix

Meliá Hotels

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

Requirements

Experiencia previa como Ayudante de Cocina, preferiblemente en hoteles o restauración organizada.
Formación en Cocina, Gastronomía o similar (valorable).
Conocimiento de normas de higiene y manipulación de alimentos.
Capacidad para trabajar en equipo y bajo ritmos dinámicos.
Actitud positiva, orientación al detalle y compromiso con la calidad.
Disponibilidad para trabajar en turnos rotativos, incluyendo fines de semana y festivos.

Job Description

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are infinite. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extensive global family.

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

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.

At Gran Meliá Fénix, a benchmark luxury hotel in Madrid, we are looking to incorporate a Kitchen Assistant for a temporary vacation replacement, becoming part of a team committed to the gastronomic excellence and exceptional service that characterizes the Gran Meliá brand.
If you are passionate about cooking, enjoy working in a team, and want to develop your experience in a prestigious hotel environment, this opportunity is for you.
What will your functions be?

Support the preparation and elaboration of dishes following established quality standards.
Perform pre-preparation tasks (cleaning, cutting, and preparing raw materials).
Collaborate in the assembly and presentation of gastronomic creations.
Maintain the order, cleanliness, and hygiene of work areas and kitchen equipment.
Control the correct storage and preservation of food.
Comply with food safety and occupational risk prevention regulations.
Provide support to the kitchen team during the hotel's different services.

What are we looking for?

Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant, preferably in hotels or organized catering.
Training in Cooking, Gastronomy, or similar (valued).
Knowledge of hygiene and food handling regulations.
Ability to work in a team and under dynamic rhythms.
Positive attitude, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

At Meliá, we are all VIPs

At Meliá Hotels International, we advocate for equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in the Human Resources policies. Likewise, we care about the dissemination among the entire staff of a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and awareness of the need to act jointly and globally.

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

Furthermore, we bet on the sustainable growth of our sector through a socially responsible human team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present." Thanks to all our collaborators, we make it possible.

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"El mundo es tuyo con Meliá"

Descubre un camino sin límites en Meliá, donde las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en varios países y a formar parte de nuestra extensa familia global.

Descubre algunos de los beneficios que ofrecemos:

My MeliáRewards: Participa en nuestro programa de fidelidad exclusivo, disfrutando de beneficios y ventajas únicas.

My MeliáBenefits: Aprovecha la compensación flexible y los descuentos exclusivos en una amplia variedad de productos y servicios, promoviendo un estilo de vida activo y saludable.

En Gran Meliá Fénix, hotel de lujo referente en Madrid, buscamos incorporar un/a Ayudante de Cocina para una sustitución temporal por vacaciones, formando parte de un equipo comprometido con la excelencia gastronómica y el servicio excepcional que caracteriza a la marca Gran Meliá.
Si te apasiona la cocina, disfrutas trabajando en equipo y quieres desarrollar tu experiencia en un entorno hotelero de prestigio, esta oportunidad es para ti.
¿Cuáles serán tus funciones?

Apoyar en la preparación y elaboración de platos siguiendo los estándares de calidad establecidos.
Realizar tareas de preelaboración (limpieza, corte y preparación de materias primas).
Colaborar en el montaje y presentación de elaboraciones gastronómicas.
Mantener el orden, limpieza e higiene de las áreas de trabajo y equipos de cocina.
Controlar el correcto almacenamiento y conservación de alimentos.
Cumplir con las normas de seguridad alimentaria y prevención de riesgos laborales.
Dar soporte al equipo de cocina durante los diferentes servicios del hotel.