Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

Catering Cook

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Randstad, we are looking for you to be the key piece in the excellence of our service. We are selecting a cook to join a leading team in the catering sector.
Your mission will not only be to execute recipes, but to transform every ingredient into an unforgettable gastronomic experience through impeccable technique and absolute rigor in quality standards. We are looking for someone capable of mastering the pace of the kitchen with agility, ensuring that every dish is served with exquisite presentation and cooking precision.

Production and service (Mise en place): Prepare and organize all necessary ingredients and preparations in advance to ensure the fluidity of the service.
Culinary execution: Prepare dishes following the technical sheets and quality standards of the establishment, guaranteeing excellent cooking points and presentation.
Station management: Lead and organize your work area (cold station, grills, fryers, etc.), maintaining constant order and cleanliness.
Stock control: Supervise the state of raw materials, product rotation (FIFO system), and communicate ordering needs to avoid stockouts.
HACCP compliance: Ensure strict compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations, including product labeling and temperature recording.
Teamwork: Coordinate agilely with the rest of the brigade and the front-of-house team to guarantee an efficient service and an optimal customer experience.

Academic Qualification: Intermediate or Higher Vocational Training in Cooking and Gastronomy or Kitchen Management. Studies from Hospitality Schools will be positively valued.
Hygienic-Sanitary Certification: It is essential to hold a valid High-Risk Food Handler's certificate.
Regulatory Knowledge: Training and applied experience in HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) systems to guarantee food safety.
Availability of own vehicle to travel to the workplace.
Availability: Flexibility to work concentrated shifts on weekends.

Job stability: Hiring with real options for continuity in a solid project and a benchmark in the sector.
Competitive remuneration package: Salary according to your experience and professional value, with periodic reviews.
Professional development: Opportunity to work in a high-level kitchen, learning new techniques and processes alongside top-tier professionals.
Excellent work environment: Integration into a dynamic, professional brigade with a strong focus on teamwork.

View original advert (Spanish)

En Randstad te buscamos para que seas la pieza clave en la excelencia de nuestro servicio. Seleccionamos un cocinero para unirse a un equipo referente en el sector de la restauración.
Tu misión no será solo ejecutar recetas, sino transformar cada ingrediente en una experiencia gastronómica inolvidable mediante una técnica impecable y un rigor absoluto en los estándares de calidad. Buscamos a alguien capaz de dominar el ritmo de la cocina con agilidad, garantizando que cada plato salga con una presentación y un punto de cocción exquisitos.

Producción y servicio (Mise en place): Preparar y organizar con antelación todos los ingredientes y elaboraciones necesarias para asegurar la fluidez del servicio.
Ejecución culinaria: Elaborar los platos siguiendo las fichas técnicas y estándares de calidad del establecimiento, garantizando un punto de cocción y una presentación excelentes.
Gestión de partidas: Liderar y organizar tu zona de trabajo (fríos, fuegos, cuartos, etc.), manteniendo el orden y la limpieza de manera constante.
Control de stocks: Supervisar el estado de la materia prima, rotación de géneros (sistema FIFO) y comunicar las necesidades de pedido para evitar roturas de stock.
Cumplimiento de normativa APPCC: Asegurar el estricto cumplimiento de las normas de seguridad e higiene alimentaria, incluyendo el etiquetado de productos y el registro de temperaturas.
Trabajo en equipo: Coordinarte de manera ágil con el resto de la brigada y el equipo de sala para garantizar un servicio eficiente y una experiencia óptima para el cliente.