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 - Paradisus Gran Canaria

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"

Continuing at Meliá is an opportunity to learn, grow, and keep building your career within a global team. Here you can take on new challenges and access experiences in different destinations, while remaining part of our family.

Do you dare to take the next step in your journey with us?

REMEMBER: Before submitting your application, you must inform your direct supervisor and/or Hotel Director, as well as your Human Resources manager, of your interest in participating in the internal selection process. Your hierarchical supervisor will not have the authority to authorize or block the submission of an application, but they must be duly informed.
Paradisus Gran Canaria, an impressive new resort integrated into a lush environment and located facing San Agustín beach. Its distinguished service and exquisite architecture and interior design will immerse you in a unique luxury experience imbued with the essence of the destination and local culture. This accommodation in Gran Canaria is a "Destination Inclusive® Luxury Resort", an innovative all-inclusive concept that offers immersive local culture and destination activities both inside and outside the hotel.

Paradisus Gran Canaria is looking for passionate and highly qualified cooks to join our kitchen team.

Position Mission: 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 will you have to 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 a smooth and 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, Culinary Arts, or related areas. - At least 2 years of experience as a cook in high-category 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.

Join the Paradisus Gran Canaria team!
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 the Human Resources policies. Likewise, we care about spreading 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 workers 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 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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"El mundo es tuyo con Meliá"

Continuar en Meliá es una oportunidad para aprender, crecer y seguir construyendo tu carrera dentro de un equipo global. Aquí puedes asumir nuevos retos y acceder a experiencias en distintos destinos, sin dejar de formar parte de nuestra familia.

¿Te animas a dar el siguiente paso en tu trayectoria con nosotros?

RECUERDA: Antes de presentar tu candidatura, deberás informar de tu interés por participar en el proceso de selección interno a tu responsable directo y/o Director/a de Hotel, y tu responsable de Recursos Humanos. Tu responsable jerárquico no tendrá la potestad de autorizar ni tampoco de frenar la presentación de una candidatura, pero sí deberá estar debidamente informado.
Paradisus Gran Canaria, impresionante nuevo resort integrado en un exuberante entorno y situado frente a la playa de San Agustín. Su distinguida atención y exquisita arquitectura e interiorismo te harán sumergirte en una experiencia de lujo única impregnada por la esencia del destino y la cultura local. Este alojamiento en Gran Canaria es un "Destination Inclusive® Luxury Resort", un innovador concepto de todo incluido que ofrece actividades inmersivas de cultura y destino local tanto dentro como fuera del hotel.

Paradisus Gran Canaria está en busca de cocineros/as apasionados y altamente cualificados para unirse a nuestro equipo de cocina.

Misión del Puesto: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.

¿Qué tendrás que hacer?
- 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.

¡Únete al equipo de Paradisus Gran Canaria!
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".

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