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Commis de Cuisine

On-site in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 15 Oct)

Meliá Hotels

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Fixed-term contract
Hours
Rotating shifts · Includes weekends
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Training in Cooking, Catering, or similar.
  • Previous experience in kitchen assistant or Commis de Cuisine positions, or internships in hotel or catering establishments.
  • Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and food handling.
  • Proactive attitude and a desire to learn and develop professionally.
  • Ability to work in a team and in dynamic environments.
  • Availability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

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.

What do we offer?

  • Temporary contract in one of Meliá Hotels International's leading urban hotels.
  • Opportunity for learning and development within a professional and dynamic environment.
  • Continuous training and opportunities for growth within the company.
  • Excellent working environment in a multicultural team.

The role

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover an endless path 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.

At Meliá Madrid Serrano, we are looking to hire a Commis de Cuisine to support the kitchen team in the preparation and production of the hotel's various services. The selected person will collaborate in the execution of daily kitchen tasks, ensuring compliance with Meliá Hotels International's quality, hygiene, and food safety standards.

What you'll do

  • Participate with some autonomy and responsibility in kitchen preparations under the supervision of your superior. Perform basic preparations, as well as any other related to culinary preparations that may be assigned to you.
  • Prepare and/or finish the dishes for which you have received timely 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.
  • Ensure that all assigned tasks and productions requested by their immediate supervisor are performed efficiently and promptly, complying with the required specifications and established procedures.
  • Handle all operating equipment with extreme caution when transporting it to avoid accidents, spills, or breakage, complying with safety regulations at all times.
  • 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.
  • Immediately inform their supervisor of any setback that arises during the performance of their duties and that may affect the service.
  • Execute all instructions and tasks assigned by your immediate supervisor, as well as any responsibilities required by the position.
  • 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 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.

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