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 Isla Canela (Ayamonte)

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"

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.

Meliá Isla Canela is a four-star hotel located on the beautiful coast of Andalusia, known for its excellent service and commitment to guest satisfaction. With modern facilities and a welcoming atmosphere, Meliá Isla Canela offers an unforgettable experience to all its visitors.

Position Mission: Support the kitchen team in the preparation and presentation of dishes, ensuring the quality and freshness of the ingredients. Your work will contribute directly to the hotel's success, offering our guests an exceptional dining experience.

What will you have to do?

Prepare ingredients: Cut, chop, and measure ingredients according to recipes and the chef's instructions.

Cook dishes: Assist in cooking food following the hotel's techniques and standards.

Dish presentation: Collaborate in the presentation of dishes, ensuring that quality and aesthetic standards are met.
Cleaning and maintenance: Keep the kitchen clean and organized, following hygiene and safety regulations.
Inventory management: Control and manage the inventory of ingredients and kitchen materials.
Teamwork: Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure an efficient and high-quality service.

What are we looking for?

Minimum 6 months of experience in a similar position in 4 and 5* 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.

At Meliá, we are all VIPs

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

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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.

Meliá Isla Canela es un hotel de cuatro estrellas situado en la hermosa costa de Andalucía, conocido por su excelente servicio y su compromiso con la satisfacción de los huéspedes. Con instalaciones modernas y un ambiente acogedor, Meliá Isla Canela ofrece una experiencia inolvidable a todos sus visitantes.

Misión del Puesto: apoyar al equipo de cocina en la preparación y presentación de platos, asegurando la calidad y frescura de los ingredientes. Tu trabajo contribuirá directamente al éxito del hotel, ofreciendo a nuestros huéspedes una experiencia gastronómica excepcional.

¿Qué tendrás que hacer?

Preparar ingredientes: Cortar, picar y medir ingredientes según las recetas y las indicaciones del chef.

Cocinar platos: Ayudar en la cocción de alimentos siguiendo las técnicas y estándares del hotel.

Presentación de platos: Colaborar en la presentación de los platos, asegurando que se cumplan los estándares de calidad y estética.
Limpieza y mantenimiento: Mantener la cocina limpia y organizada, siguiendo las normas de higiene y seguridad.
Gestión de inventario: Controlar y gestionar el inventario de ingredientes y materiales de cocina.
Trabajo en equipo: Colaborar con el equipo de cocina para asegurar un servicio eficiente y de alta calidad.

¿Qué buscamos?

Experiencia mínima de 6 meses en un puesto similar en Hoteles de 4 y 5*
Conocimiento de manipulación de alimentos, higiene y seguridad alimentaria.
Conocimientos culinarios propios.
Polivalencia dentro de los servicios que se ofrecen.
Trabajo en equipo, pasión por el servicio y orientación al cliente.
Espíritu de 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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