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.

Cook - Gran Melia Palacio de Isora

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.

Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the majestic Teide, on the island of Tenerife; this exclusive resort with a cutting-edge touch of traditional luxury service offers a magical experience. This Resort in Guía de Isora features the longest saltwater infinity pool in a hotel in Europe, which integrates perfectly into an exceptional natural environment. Our superior quality Spanish and international culinary options offer a service of luxury and classic refinement with avant-garde touches across the hotel's different restaurants.
Job Mission: You will be responsible for performing, in a qualified, autonomous, and responsible manner, the preparation, seasoning, and presentation of dishes using the most appropriate techniques.
What will be your main functions?

Collaborate in the management of raw material and kitchen equipment orders from the hotel's store.
Prepare, cook, and present culinary products.
Collaborate in the setup, service, and breakdown of buffets.
Review and control the materials used in the kitchen, communicating any incidents regarding them.
Collaborate in the planning of menus and cards.
Collaborate in the management of costs and inventories, as well as in purchasing.
Control and ensure the preservation and efficient use of the products placed at your disposal.

What are we looking for?

Minimum experience of 1 to 3 years in a similar position is required.
Specialized training in Cooking will be valued.
Knowledge of the English language will be valued.
Excellence in service and customer orientation.

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 the dissemination of a corporate culture committed to effective equality among all staff, and 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.

Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora está situado entre el Océano Atlántico y el majestuoso Teide, en la isla de Tenerife, este exclusivo resort con un toque vanguardista del servicio de lujo tradicional ofrece una experiencia mágica. Este Resort en Guía de Isora cuenta con la piscina infinita de agua salada más larga de Europa en un hotel, que se integra perfectamente en un entorno natural excepcional. Nuestras opciones gastronómicas de cocina española e internacional y de calidad superior ofrecen un servicio de lujo y refinamiento clásico con toques vanguardistas en los diferentes restaurantes del hotel.
Misión del puesto: Serás responsable de realizar de manera cualificada, autónoma y responsable, la preparación, aderezo y presentación de platos utilizando las técnicas más idóneas.
¿Cuáles serán tus principales funciones?

Colaborar en la gestión de los pedidos de materia prima y material de Cocina al Economato del hotel.
Preparar, cocinar y presentar los productos de uso culinario.
Colaborar en el montaje, servicio y desmontaje de bufetes.
Revisar y controlar el material de uso en la cocina, comunicando cualquier incidencia al respecto.
Colaborar en la planificación de menús y cartas.
Colaborar en la gestión de costes e inventarios, así como en las compras.
Controlar y cuidad de la conservación y aprovechamiento de los productos puestos a tu disposición.

¿Qué buscamos?

Se requiere experiencia mínima de 1 a 3 años en puesto similar.
Se valorará formación de especialización en Cocina.
Se valorará conocimientos del idioma Inglés.
Excelencia en el servicio y orientación al cliente.

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.

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