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Kitchen Assistant

On-site in Las Palmas·Added 9 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Meliá Hotels

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On-site, Las Palmas

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 6 months' experience in a similar position in 4 and 5-star hotels.
  • Knowledge of Food Handling, hygiene, and food safety.
  • Own culinary knowledge.
  • Versatility within the services offered.
  • Teamwork, passion for service, and customer orientation.
  • Team spirit.

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?

The Hotel INNSIDE Fuerteventura needs to hire a Kitchen Assistant.

Your Mission will be to participate in the preparation, regeneration, and presentation of the food produced in the kitchen where you are assigned, through the efficient performance of your duties, always complying with the quality standards and established recipes for each dish requested, with special attention to creativity, composition, seasoning, and presentation to ensure guest and customer satisfaction, earning their recognition and preference for the Hotel's food.

What you'll do

  • Participate with some autonomy and responsibility in kitchen preparations under the supervision of your superior. Perform basic preparations, as well as any other related to culinary preparations that may be assigned to you.
  • Prepare and/or finish the dishes for which you have received timely training.
  • Maintain order and organization in the storage rooms and refrigerators of your work area, for the proper use of products.
  • Comply with cleaning and hygiene procedures and standards in the performance of your duties, ensuring the quality and reliability of the foods prepared.

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
Website
melia.com

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

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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