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Kitchen Station Chef (Production Specialist)

On-site in Vila-seca·Added 5 days ago

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

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

  • Work on-site in Vila-seca

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 4+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

    “- Ciclo Formativo o F.P.II Hostelería (rama cocina).” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent seasonal contract.

If you like excitement, are enthusiastic, dynamic, and feel passion for the customer, we offer you the possibility to grow and develop professionally in a leading company in the tourism and entertainment sector.

We are committed from a social, environmental, and good governance standpoint. Therefore, we promote healthy habit programs, benefits, and training for our team, and we have a firm commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion...

If you know what "put your hands up on the roller coaster" means, this job is for you.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Vocational Training or F.P.II Hospitality (kitchen branch).

- Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety.

- Minimum required experience of four years in the performance of similar functions

Nice to have

- Experience in the hotel sector is valued (semi station chef, cook, station manager…)

The role

What you'll do

To be responsible for the preparation and customer service of the products prepared in the assigned production station according to a previously defined presentation model with the procedures established by the Catering Area, in order to achieve an optimal production level in terms of quality and following Food Safety regulations.

- Directly supervise the work of the assigned kitchen staff

- Ensure compliance with the rules, procedures, and work instructions established at a company level.

- Ensure correct compliance with good handling and hygiene practices.

- Distribute tasks and procedures to their work team based on the products requested.

- Perform the preparations and elaborations assigned to them following the instructions and production technical sheets.

- Perform unit openings or closings.

- Stock control and placing orders

- Perform counts for inventories and warehouse control.

- Supervise kitchen cleaning tasks.

- Maximum attention to the quality of the delivered product.

- Control of the use of PPE by the staff under their charge.

- Special attention to the safety and hygiene regulations assigned to the work area and HACCP.

- Preparation of special products for people with allergies and intolerances.

- Complete the tasks and records of 4 Link for their work area.

- Cover the functions of the manager in their absence.

Requirements

Education:

Required:

Experience:

Required:

- Valued:

Specific skills:

- Service and Customer Care

- Predisposition to offer high quality standards in Customer Care

- Total flexibility of schedules and functions; due to operations, they may be required to work certain hours at hotels or other Park units, working in functions similar to or different from those usual to their unit

About PortAventura World

PortAventura World is a leading entertainment and resort destination in Southern Europe, operating a portfolio of theme parks, hotels, and a convention center in the Costa Daurada region of Spain. The company manages several distinct attractions, including PortAventura Park, Ferrari Land, and Caribe Aquatic Park, alongside multiple themed hotels, making it one of the largest resort complexes in Europe. As part of the global entertainment and hospitality industry, it attracts millions of visitors annually and employs a significant workforce across its operations.

For international professionals, PortAventura World offers a dynamic work environment in a major Spanish tourism hub. The company's Spain presence is its core, with its headquarters and main operations located in Vila-seca, near Salou and Tarragona. The work culture is rooted in the hospitality and entertainment sector, and the company hires internationally for roles in engineering, operations, and guest services, making it a relevant employer for those looking to build a career in Spain's tourism industry.

Industry
Theme Park
Founded
1995
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Vila-seca, Spain
In Spain
Vila-seca, Salou

Good to know if you are moving

  • The company is headquartered in Spain, so no international relocation is needed for a role at the main resort.
  • Spanish language skills are highly beneficial for most guest-facing and operational roles.
  • The resort is located in a coastal area, offering a lifestyle that combines tourism and hospitality work.
  • The company operates year-round, with peak seasons during summer and holidays.
  • Roles span hospitality, operations, and entertainment, offering a variety of career paths.
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