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 - Meliá Palma Bay & Palacio de Congresos

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.

At Meliá Palma Bay, we are looking to incorporate a Cook passionate about gastronomy and excellence in service, who wants to be part of a dynamic team in a high-level hotel environment.
The selected person will be responsible for the preparation, elaboration, and presentation of dishes, ensuring compliance with the company's quality, hygiene, and food safety standards.

Mission:

Prepare and elaborate dishes according to the hotel's gastronomic offer.
Control food quality and the correct presentation of dishes.
Comply with hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP).
Collaborate in the organization and cleaning of the kitchen.
Manage the storage and preservation of raw materials.
Work in coordination with the kitchen and dining room team.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and culinary proposals.

What are we looking for?

Training in Cooking, Gastronomy, or similar.
Minimum previous experience of 1-2 years in hotels or restaurants.
Knowledge of Mediterranean and international cuisine.
Experience in hotel kitchen or buffet is valued.
Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
Scheduling flexibility.
Proactive attitude and attention to detail.

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 of the need to act jointly and globally.

We drive our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination, especially those 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 candidacy" page.

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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.

En Meliá Palma Bay, buscamos incorporar un/a Cocinero/a apasionado/a por la gastronomía y el servicio de excelencia, que quiera formar parte de un equipo dinámico en un entorno hotelero de alto nivel.
La persona seleccionada se encargará de la preparación, elaboración y presentación de platos, asegurando el cumplimiento de los estándares de calidad, higiene y seguridad alimentaria propios de la compañía.

Misión:

Preparar y elaborar los platos según la oferta gastronómica del hotel.
Controlar la calidad de los alimentos y la correcta presentación de los platos.
Cumplir con los estándares de higiene y seguridad alimentaria (APPCC).
Colaborar en la organización y limpieza de la cocina.
Gestionar el almacenamiento y conservación de materias primas.
Trabajar en coordinación con el equipo de cocina y sala.
Contribuir a la mejora continua de procesos y propuestas culinarias.

¿Qué buscamos?

Formación en Cocina, Gastronomía o similar.
Experiencia previa mínima de 1-2 años en hoteles o restaurantes.
Conocimientos de cocina mediterránea e internacional.
Valorable experiencia en cocina de hotel o buffet.
Capacidad para trabajar en equipo y bajo presión.
Flexibilidad horaria.
Actitud proactiva y orientación al detalle.

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:

INSTAGRAM - TIKTOK - LINKEDIN - INDEED - GLASSDOOR