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Cook - Paradisus Fuerteventura

On-site in Fuerteventura·Added 19 days ago

Meliá Hotels

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Fuerteventura
Hours
Rotating shifts · Continuous day (jornada continua) · Includes weekends
Experience
2+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Studies in Cooking or related field.
  • Previous experience in a similar position of 2 years, preferably in hotels.
  • Training in food handling and allergens.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Teamwork.
  • Flexible schedule (morning or afternoon shifts with continuous working hours).
  • Availability to work on weekends (rotating days off).

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 variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

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The role

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover an unlimited path at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and become part of our extensive global family 🚀

It is embarking on one of the most passionate journeys of your life, a journey in which inspiration and personal and professional growth will accompany you every step of the way.

The Hotel Paradisus Fuerteventura needs to hire a Cook.

Your Mission To be responsible for the preparation/reheating and presentation of the food produced in the kitchen where you are assigned, through the efficient performance of your duties, always complying with the quality standards and recipes established for each of the dishes requested, paying special attention to their creativity, composition, seasoning, and presentation to ensure guest satisfaction, earning their recognition and preference for the Hotel's food.

What you'll do

  • To participate with autonomy and responsibility in kitchen food preparation.
  • To prepare the dishes for which you have received appropriate training.
  • Maintain order and organization in the storage rooms and refrigerators of your work area, for the proper use of products.
  • To verify that you have all the necessary equipment and products to carry out your tasks, managing them properly to avoid waste and losses.
  • Comply with cleaning and hygiene procedures and standards in the performance of your duties, ensuring the quality and reliability of the foods prepared.
  • To ensure that the products used in preparations meet quality, quantity, and yield standards, reporting any anomalies or deviations to your immediate supervisor.
  • To comply with the HACCP criteria established by the company.

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

Additional information

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 Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a large family in which we have people like you, VIP people.

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 the Human Resources policies. We also value the dissemination of a corporate culture committed to effective equality among all employees, 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 are fundamental to our success as a global company.

In addition, we bet on the sustainable growth of our sector through a great socially responsible human team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present" Thanks to all the collaborators, we make it possible.

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