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 - Innside by Melia Madrid Valdebebas

Meliá Hotels

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

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 INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Valdebebas, we are looking to incorporate a Kitchen Assistant passionate about gastronomy, eager to learn and grow in a dynamic and urban environment.
If you are motivated to work in a team, contribute creativity, and be part of a lifestyle brand within Meliá Hotels International... we want to meet you!
🔎 What will be your mission?
Support the kitchen team in the preparation, elaboration, and presentation of dishes, guaranteeing the company's quality, hygiene, and food safety standards.
🛠️ What will you do in your day-to-day?

Support food preparation (washing, cutting, mise en place)
Collaborate in the preparation of dishes following the instructions of the kitchen team
Maintain the order and cleanliness of the work areas
Comply with food safety protocols (HACCP)
Correctly control and store raw materials
Collaborate with the team to ensure an agile and quality service
Support tasks related to the reception of merchandise

✅ What are we looking for in you?

Basic training in cooking (Vocational Training, certificate or similar)
Previous experience as a kitchen assistant (valued)
Knowledge of food handling and hygienic-sanitary regulations
Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and teamwork
Scheduling flexibility (rotating shifts)
Residency in Madrid or surrounding areas

🌟 What do we offer?

Joining Meliá Hotels International, a global benchmark in the hotel sector
Being part of the INNSiDE brand, innovative and oriented towards lifestyle experiences
Real opportunities for professional development and internal mobility
Dynamic, multicultural, and collaborative environment
Exclusive benefits and discounts for employees

At Meliá, we are all VIPs

At Meliá Hotels International, we promote 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 all 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.

To protect you and avoid fraud in the selection processes, we invite you to consult our recommendations on the "Protect your application" page.

If you want to be "Very Inspiring People", follow us on:

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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 INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Valdebebas, buscamos incorporar un/a Ayudante de Cocina apasionado/a por la gastronomía, con ganas de aprender y crecer en un entorno dinámico y urbano.
Si te motiva trabajar en equipo, aportar creatividad y formar parte de una marca lifestyle dentro de Meliá Hotels International... ¡queremos conocerte!
🔎 ¿Cuál será tu misión?
Apoyar al equipo de cocina en la preparación, elaboración y presentación de los platos, garantizando los estándares de calidad, higiene y seguridad alimentaria de la compañía.
🛠️ ¿Qué harás en tu día a día?

Apoyar en la preparación de alimentos (lavado, corte, mise en place)
Colaborar en la elaboración de platos siguiendo las indicaciones del equipo de cocina
Mantener el orden y limpieza de las áreas de trabajo
Cumplir con los protocolos de seguridad alimentaria (APPCC)
Controlar y almacenar correctamente la materia prima
Colaborar con el equipo para asegurar un servicio ágil y de calidad
Apoyar en tareas de recepción de mercancía

✅ ¿Qué buscamos en ti?

Formación básica en cocina (FP, certificado o similar)
Experiencia previa como ayudante de cocina (valorable)
Conocimiento en manipulación de alimentos y normas higiénico-sanitarias
Actitud proactiva, ganas de aprender y trabajo en equipo
Flexibilidad horaria (turnos rotativos)
Residencia en Madrid o alrededores

🌟 ¿Qué ofrecemos?

Incorporación a Meliá Hotels International, referente global en el sector hotelero
Formar parte de la marca INNSiDE, innovadora y orientada a experiencias lifestyle
Oportunidades reales de desarrollo profesional y movilidad interna
Entorno dinámico, multicultural y colaborativo
Beneficios y descuentos exclusivos para empleados

En Meliá todos somos VIP

En Meliá Hotels International apostamos por la igualdad de oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres en el ámbito laboral, contando con el compromiso de la dirección y con los principios contenidos en las políticas de Recursos Humanos. Asimismo, nos importa la difusión entre toda la plantilla de una cultura empresarial comprometida con la igualdad efectiva, y la sensibilización de sobre la necesidad de actuar conjunta y globalmente.

Impulsamos nuestro compromiso con la igualdad y la diversidad, evitando cualquier tipo de discriminación, especialmente, la relacionada con motivos de discapacidad, raza, religión, género o edad. Creemos que la diversidad y la inclusión entre nuestras personas trabajadoras es fundamental para nuestro éxito como compañía global.

Además, apostamos por el crecimiento sostenible de nuestro sector a través de un gran equipo humano socialmente responsable. En este sentido, nuestro lema es "Hacia un futuro sostenible, desde un presente responsable" Gracias a todos/as los colaboradores/as lo hacemos posible.

Para protegerte y evitar fraudes en los procesos de selección, te invitamos a consultar nuestras recomendaciones en la página "Protege tu candidatura".

Si quieres ser "Very Inspiring People", síguenos en:

INSTAGRAM - TIKTOK - LINKEDIN - INDEED - GLASSDOOR