€500
🇬🇧What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 2+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English,.
The role
The Cook will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes, following the hotel's luxury standards. They will collaborate with the kitchen team in creating exceptional gastronomic experiences, ensuring guest satisfaction and compliance with food safety and sustainability protocols.
What you'll do
- Prepare and cook dishes according to established recipes and standards, ensuring impeccable quality, presentation, and flavor.
- Collaborate in the planning and execution of menus, participating in the incorporation of new culinary trends.
- Manage the daily mise en place, ensuring that all ingredients and materials are ready for service. - Supervise and guarantee the correct handling, preservation, and storage of food. - Maintain the highest levels of hygiene and food safety, complying with established protocols. - Collaborate with the rest of the kitchen team and other departments to ensure smooth, high-quality service.
- Participate in stock control and minimize food waste, aligning with the hotel's sustainability policies.
What are we looking for?
- Studies in Gastronomy, Cooking, or related areas.
- At least 2 years of experience as a cook in high-end hotels, luxury restaurants, or similar environments.
- Mastery of modern and traditional culinary techniques; experience in international cuisine is valued. - Proactive, creative person with attention to detail, capable of working under pressure and in a team. - Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. - Knowledge of English is valued, especially for interacting with international guests and collaborators.
At Meliá, we are all VIP
Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the newest arrival to the most veteran, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá a constant opportunity for growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.
Our warmth, closeness, and passion for what we do make working at Melia an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, truly VIP people.
At Meliá Hotels International we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the support of management and the principles contained in our Human Resources policies. We also care about spreading a corporate culture committed to effective equality throughout the entire workforce, and raising awareness of the need to act jointly and globally.
We promote 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 are committed to the sustainable growth of our sector through a great, socially responsible human team. In this regard, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present" Thanks to all our collaborators we make this possible.
If you want to be "Very Inspiring People",
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- 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 range of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.
Be proud to belong to Meliá, just as we are proud of you.
The role
El Cocinero será responsable de preparar y presentar platos de alta calidad, siguiendo los estándares de lujo del hotel. Colaborará con el equipo de cocina en la creación de experiencias gastronómicas excepcionales, asegurando la satisfacción de los huéspedes y el cumplimiento de los protocolos de seguridad alimentaria y sostenibilidad.
What you'll do
- Preparar y cocinar los platos según las recetas y estándares establecidos, asegurando calidad, presentación y sabor impecables.
- Colaborar en la planificación y ejecución de menús, participando en la incorporación de nuevas tendencias culinarias.
- Gestionar la mise en place diaria, asegurando que todos los ingredientes y materiales estén listos para el servicio. - Supervisar y garantizar la correcta manipulación, conservación y almacenamiento de los alimentos. - Mantener los más altos niveles de higiene y seguridad alimentaria, cumpliendo con los protocolos establecidos. - Colaborar con el resto del equipo de cocina y otros departamentos para garantizar un servicio fluido y de calidad.
- Participar en el control de stock y minimizar el desperdicio de alimentos, alineándose con las políticas de sostenibilidad del hotel.
¿Qué buscamos?
- Estudios en Gastronomía, Cocina o áreas relacionadas.
- Al menos 2 años de experiencia como cocinero en hoteles de alta categoría, restaurantes de lujo o entornos similares.
- Dominio de técnicas culinarias modernas y tradicionales; valorable experiencia en cocina internacional. - Persona proactiva, creativa y con atención al detalle, capaz de trabajar bajo presión y en equipo. - Disponibilidad para trabajar en turnos rotativos, incluidos fines de semana y festivos. - Valorable conocimiento de inglés, especialmente para interactuar con huéspedes y colaboradores internacionales.
En Meliá todos somos VIP
Grandes profesionales que hacen el día a día más fácil y excepcional. Desde el recién llegado hasta el más veterano, tod@s ell@s reúnen unas cualidades únicas e importantes que hacen que trabajar en Meliá sea una oportunidad de crecimiento constante y un pasaporte para crear tu futuro donde quieras.
Nuestra calidez, cercanía y pasión por lo que hacemos, hace que trabajar en Melia sea una experiencia inolvidable, llena de momentos emotivos y siempre con la sensación que perteneces a una gran familia en la que contamos con gente como tú, gente 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.
Si quieres ser "Very Inspiring People",
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- My MeliáRewards: Participa en nuestro exclusivo programa de fidelidad, disfrutando de beneficios y ventajas únicas.
- My MeliáBenefits: Aprovecha la retribución flexible y descuentos exclusivos en una amplia variedad de productos y servicios, promoviendo un estilo de vida activo y saludable.
Siéntete orgulloso de pertenecer a Meliá como nosotros lo estamos de ti.
About Meliá Hotels
Meliá Hotels International is a Spanish hotel company and one of the world's largest resort hotel chains. Founded in Palma de Mallorca in 1956, the company operates over 350 hotels across more than 40 countries, spanning brands such as Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, and Paradisus. The company is a global leader in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on leisure and business travel, and is known for its Mediterranean heritage and premium service standards.
Meliá has a very significant presence in Spain, its home market, with a wide network of hotels across the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the mainland. The company is a major employer in Spain, offering a wide range of roles in hotel operations, food and beverage, and management. For international professionals, Meliá offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment within a leading global hospitality brand, with roles often requiring Spanish language skills and a passion for customer service.
- Industry
- Hotels
- Founded
- 1956
- Employees
- 40,000–50,000
- Headquarters
- Palma de Mallorca, Spain
- In Spain
- Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, Barcelona and 17 more
- Website
- melia.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Meliá is a Spanish company, so working there offers a direct path to living and working in Spain, particularly in popular tourist destinations like the Balearic and Canary Islands.
- The company operates a large number of hotels in Spain, providing many job opportunities in various departments such as food & beverage, housekeeping, and front office.
- As a global hotel chain, Meliá has a multicultural workforce, and English is often used in international tourist destinations, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
- The company offers internal mobility and career development opportunities within its extensive portfolio of hotels in Spain and worldwide.
- Many roles, especially in food & beverage and housekeeping, may require Spanish language skills to interact with local staff and guests.
In their own words
About the company & team
"The world is yours with Meliá"
Discover a world without borders at Meliá, where the possibilities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in different countries and become part of our extensive global family.
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About the company & team
"El mundo es tuyo con Meliá"
Descubre un camino sin fronteras en Meliá, donde las posibilidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en diversos países y a ser parte de nuestra extensa familia global.
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