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 - Melia Madrid Princesa

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 various 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.

We are looking for a Cook to join the Kitchen team at Meliá Madrid Princesa from August 1st to October 4th, a benchmark hotel in the city for its gastronomic excellence and quality of service.
Job Mission
Participate in the preparation and presentation of the hotel's different gastronomic services, guaranteeing compliance with the quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction standards established by Meliá Hotels International.
Main responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to the technical sheets and established quality standards.
Organize and stock the assigned stations before and during service.
Control the correct storage and preservation of raw materials and prepared products.
Guarantee compliance with hygiene, food handling, and food safety regulations (HACCP).
Maintain order and cleanliness in the work areas and kitchen equipment.
Collaborate with the rest of the team to ensure an efficient and quality service.
Participate in the reception, control, and storage of goods.
Contribute to the optimization of resources and the reduction of food waste.

Requirements

Training in Cooking, Gastronomy, or similar.
Previous experience of at least 1 year as a Cook in hotels, restaurants, or catering services.
Knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety and hygiene regulations.
Ability to work in a team and under pressure in dynamic environments.
Proactive attitude, commitment to quality, and customer orientation.
Availability to work rotating shifts (5 am to 1 pm, 7 am to 3 pm, 8 am to 4 pm, 3 pm to 11 pm), weekends, and holidays.

Valued assets

Experience in 4 and 5-star hotels.
Knowledge of international cuisine and buffet service.
Basic level of English.

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 and awareness of the need to act jointly and globally among all staff.

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 are fundamental to our success as a global company.

Furthermore, we advocate for 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.

To protect you and avoid fraud in the selection processes, we invite you to consult our recommendations on the "Protect your application" page.

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View original advert (Spanish)

"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.

Buscamos un/a Cocinero/a para incorporarse al equipo de Cocina de Meliá Madrid Princesa desde el 1 de agosto al 4 de octubre, un hotel referente en la ciudad por su excelencia gastronómica y calidad de servicio.
Misión del puesto
Participar en la elaboración y presentación de los diferentes servicios gastronómicos del hotel, garantizando el cumplimiento de los estándares de calidad, seguridad alimentaria y satisfacción del cliente establecidos por Meliá Hotels International.
Principales responsabilidades

Preparar, elaborar y presentar platos de acuerdo con las fichas técnicas y estándares de calidad establecidos.
Organizar y aprovisionar las partidas asignadas antes y durante el servicio.
Controlar el correcto almacenamiento y conservación de materias primas y productos elaborados.
Garantizar el cumplimiento de las normas de higiene, manipulación de alimentos y seguridad alimentaria (APPCC).
Mantener el orden y la limpieza en las áreas de trabajo y equipos de cocina.
Colaborar con el resto del equipo para asegurar un servicio eficiente y de calidad.
Participar en la recepción, control y almacenamiento de mercancías.
Contribuir a la optimización de recursos y a la reducción del desperdicio alimentario.

Requisitos

Formación en Cocina, Gastronomía o similar.
Experiencia previa de al menos 1 año como Cocinero/a en hoteles, restaurantes o colectividades.
Conocimientos de técnicas culinarias y normas de seguridad e higiene alimentaria.
Capacidad para trabajar en equipo y bajo presión en entornos dinámicos.
Actitud proactiva, compromiso con la calidad y orientación al cliente.
Disponibilidad para trabajar en turnos rotativos (de 5 a 13, de 7 a 15, de 8 a 16, de 15 a 23), fines de semana y festivos.

Se valorará

Experiencia en hoteles de 4 y 5 estrellas.
Conocimiento de cocina internacional y servicio buffet.
Nivel básico de inglés.

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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