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Kitchen Assistant

On-site in A Coruña·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)

Meliá Hotels

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Work mode: On-site, A Coruña

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Training in Hospitality, cooking, or similar.
Minimum of 6 months of experience in a similar position and in an establishment of a similar category.
Food Handling courses
Knowledge of diets and allergies
Knowledge of basic culinary techniques
Compliance with hygiene and safety standards
Ability to work under pressure

The role

"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 career with us?

Job Mission: to support the preparation, presentation, and maintenance of food, ensuring that ingredients are fresh, dishes are well-prepared, and hygiene and safety standards are met, to contribute to customer satisfaction and the smooth running of the kitchen, offering a quality gastronomic experience.

What you'll do

Ingredient preparation: Wash, peel, cut, and organize ingredients for dish preparation according to the instructions of the chef or cook.
Assistance in dish preparation: Help in the preparation of dishes, following established recipes and standards.
Cleaning maintenance: Keep the kitchen clean and organized, including utensils, work surfaces, and equipment.
Inventory control: Help in the reception and storage of products, ensuring that the ingredient inventory is kept up to date.
Support in hot or cold kitchen: Collaborate in the different sections of the kitchen, such as the preparation of cold dishes, desserts, or the hot kitchen.
Compliance with safety and hygiene standards: Ensure that food hygiene, safety, and food handling standards are met at all times.
Support during service: Collaborate in the preparation and plating of dishes during service, ensuring that orders are delivered correctly and on time.
Collaboration with the kitchen team: Work in close collaboration with other members of the kitchen team to ensure an efficient workflow.
Post-service cleaning assistance: Clean and disinfect equipment, utensils, and work areas at the end of the shift, leaving the kitchen ready for the next use.
Waste management support: Properly handle and dispose of waste generated in the kitchen, complying with the hotel's recycling and waste regulations.

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.

In their own words

About the company & team

REMEMBER: Before submitting your application, you must inform your direct supervisor and/or Hotel Director, and your Human Resources manager of your interest in participating in the internal selection process. Your line manager will not have the authority to authorize or block the submission of an application, but they must be duly informed.

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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