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 - Hotel Meliá Valencia

Meliá Hotels

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

Education:

Studies in Gastronomy, Culinary Arts, or Cooking.
Food Handling certification.

Experience:

At least 1 year of experience in a similar position in 4 or 5-star hotels.

Languages:

Fluency in the local language.
Advanced English.

Key Knowledge and Skills

Mastery of hygiene, food safety, and food handling standards.
Culinary knowledge specific to the position.
Proficiency in IT tools (Office Suite 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 under established procedures.

Benefits

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.

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.

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 proposal, and its firm orientation toward service excellence. Being part of our team means integrating into a dynamic, multicultural environment committed to innovation and the customer experience.
Position Mission
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will contribute directly to the hotel's gastronomic success through the correct preparation, regeneration, and presentation of dishes, following established quality standards, recipes, and procedures. Your work will ensure the satisfaction of our guests and customers, providing them with memorable culinary experiences that reinforce the hotel's reputation and excellence.

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

Participate in the preparation and replenishment of the breakfast buffet

Prepare and finalize dishes for which you have received training

Organize and maintain chambers and refrigerators in the breakfast area

Verify necessary equipment and ingredients before and during service

Comply with hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards

Communicate incidents and collaborate actively with the team

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.
Essential Requirements

Education:

Studies in Gastronomy, Culinary Arts, or Cooking.
Food Handling certification.

Experience:

At least 1 year of experience in a similar position in 4 or 5-star hotels.

Languages:

Fluency in the local language.
Advanced English.

Key Knowledge and Skills

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 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 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.

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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.

Sobre Meliá Valencia
Ubicado en el corazón de la ciudad y considerado uno de los hoteles más emblemáticos de la marca, Meliá Valencia destaca por su sofisticación, su propuesta gastronómica de alto nivel y su firme orientación a la excelencia en el servicio. Formar parte de nuestro equipo significa integrarse en un entorno dinámico, multicultural y comprometido con la innovación y la experiencia del cliente.
Misión del Puesto
Como Ayudante de Cocina, contribuirás directamente al éxito gastronómico del hotel mediante la correcta elaboración, regeneración y presentación de los platos, siguiendo los estándares de calidad, recetas y procedimientos establecidos. Tu trabajo garantizará la satisfacción de nuestros huéspedes y clientes, brindándoles experiencias culinarias memorables que refuercen la reputación y excelencia del hotel.

¿Qué tendrás que hacer?
Esta posición está enfocada específicamente al servicio de desayunos, trabajando en un buffet de alto volumen donde la agilidad, la calidad y la organización son esenciales. Tus principales responsabilidades serán:

Participar en la elaboración y reposición del buffet de desayunos

Preparar y finalizar platos para los que hayas recibido formación

Organizar y mantener cámaras y refrigeradores del área de desayunos

Verificar equipos e ingredientes necesarios antes y durante el servicio

Cumplir con los estándares de higiene, seguridad y APPCC

Comunicar incidencias y colaborar activamente con el equipo

¿Qué buscamos?
Buscamos a alguien que aporte pasión por la gastronomía, atención al detalle y ganas de crecer en un entorno profesional de alto nivel.
Requisitos esenciales

Formación:

Estudios en Gastronomía, Culinaria o Cocina.
Formación en Manipulación de Alimentos.

Experiencia:

Al menos 1 año de experiencia en un puesto similar en hoteles de 4 o 5 estrellas.

Idiomas:

Dominio de idioma local.
Inglés avanzado.

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