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 - Meliá Jardines del Teide (Costa Adeje - Tenerife)

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"

Continuing at Meliá is an opportunity to learn, grow, and keep building your career within a global team. Here you can take on new challenges and access experiences in different destinations, while remaining part of our family.

Are you ready to take the next step in your journey with us?

Meliá Jardines del Teide, an adults-only hotel in the Canary Islands, not only enjoys an excellent location in the southern area of Tenerife, Costa Adeje, but also sets a new standard of luxury and comfort across the island thanks to its modern facilities.

Job Mission: You will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our guests in your assigned restaurant, collaborating with the Chefs and supervisors assigned to you.

What will be your main functions?

1. Participate with some autonomy and responsibility in kitchen preparations, under supervision.

2. Perform basic preparations, as well as any other tasks related to culinary preparations that are entrusted to you.

3. Prepare dishes for which you have received appropriate training.

4. Perform service functions in kitchen preparations under the supervision and guidelines of your hierarchical superior or the person to whom they delegate.

What are we looking for?

1 year of experience as a Kitchen Assistant in a hotel buffet.

Training in Culinary Arts will be valued.
Availability to work rotating shifts, morning and afternoon.

Competencies: teamwork.

At Meliá, we are all VIPs

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

We drive 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 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 selection processes, we invite you to consult our recommendations on the page "Protect your application".

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"El mundo es tuyo con Meliá"

Continuar en Meliá es una oportunidad para aprender, crecer y seguir construyendo tu carrera dentro de un equipo global. Aquí puedes asumir nuevos retos y acceder a experiencias en distintos destinos, sin dejar de formar parte de nuestra familia.

¿Te animas a dar el siguiente paso en tu trayectoria con nosotros?

Meliá Jardines del Teide, hotel solo adultos en Canarias, no solo goza de una excelente ubicación en la zona sur de Tenerife, Costa Adeje, gracias a sus modernas instalaciones marca un nuevo estándar de lujo y confort en toda la isla.

Misión del puesto: Serás responsable de ofrecer un servicio excepcional a nuestros huéspedes en el restaurante que tengas asignado colaborando con los Cocineros/as y responsables que se te asignen.

¿Cuáles serán tus principales funciones?

1. Participar con alguna autonomía y responsabilidad en las elaboraciones de Cocina, bajo supervisión.

2. Realizar las preparaciones básicas, así como cualquier otra relacionada con las elaboraciones culinarias que le sean encomendadas.

3. Preparar platos para los que haya recibido oportuno adiestramiento.

4. Realizar las funciones del servicio en elaboraciones de Cocina bajo la supervisión y directrices de su superior jerárquico o persona en quien éste delegue.

¿Qué buscamos?

Experiencia de 1 año como Ayudante de Cocina buffet de hotel.

Se valorará formación en Cocina.
Disponibilidad para trabajar en turnos rotativos, mañana y tarde.

Competencias: trabajo en equipo.

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:

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