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Kitchen Assistant - Meliá Valencia Hotel

València, Spain·Competitive·On-site·Entry · 1+ years·Spanish: Fluent·English: Required

Added 16 days ago

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About the role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will directly contribute to the hotel's culinary success by properly preparing, regenerating, and presenting dishes, following established quality standards, recipes, and procedures. Your work will ensure the satisfaction of our guests and clients, providing them with memorable culinary experiences that reinforce the hotel's reputation and excellence.

What you'll do

This position is specifically focused on breakfast service, working in a high-volume buffet where agility, quality, and organization are essential. Your main responsibilities will be:

  1. Participate in the preparation and replenishment of the breakfast buffet

  2. Prepare and finish dishes for which you have received training

  3. Organize and maintain refrigerators and cold storage areas in the breakfast section

  4. Check equipment and ingredients before and during service

  5. Comply with hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards

  6. Report any incidents and actively collaborate with the team

What we're looking for

  • Education:
    • Studies in Gastronomy, Culinary Arts, or Cooking.
    • Food Handling training.
  • Experience:
    • At least 1 year of experience in a similar position in 4 or 5-star hotels.
  • Languages:
    • Proficiency in the local language.
    • Advanced English.

What you'll get

  • 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.

About the company & team

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover an endless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are infinite. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and become part of our extensive global family.

About Meliá Valencia

Located in the heart of the city and considered one of the brand's most emblematic hotels, Meliá Valencia stands out for its sophistication, its high-level gastronomic offering, and its firm commitment to service excellence. Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic, multicultural environment dedicated to innovation and the guest experience.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who brings a passion for gastronomy, attention to detail, and a desire to grow in a high-level professional environment.

Key knowledge and skills

  • Mastery of hygiene, food safety, and food handling regulations.
  • Culinary knowledge specific to the position.
  • Proficiency with computer tools (Microsoft Office and hotel operating systems).
  • Knowledge of hotel operations and the ability to adapt to different services.
  • Teamwork and customer orientation as essential pillars.
  • Proactivity, spirit of service, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in an organized manner and follow established procedures.

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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