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Cooking Operator (Octopus and Prawn)

On-site in Las Palmas·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)

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Randstad España

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Salary: €17,094 a year
About €1,310 a month after tax.
Hours: Rotating shifts · Includes weekends
Work mode: On-site, Las Palmas
Contract: Full-time

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Valid Food Handler Certificate.

Resilience to working in humid environments and with temperature variations.

Availability: Initial training period in the mornings; subsequently weekly rotating morning and afternoon shifts (Monday to Saturday with a rotating weekly day off + Sundays).

Nice to have

Previous experience in cooking facilities, preparation areas, fishmongers, or the fish/seafood processing industry is valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Immediate start in a solid and leading project in its sector.

Complete initial training during the morning shift provided by the company.

Rotating morning and afternoon shifts (Monday to Saturday, with Sunday and one additional day off per week).

The role

Do you have experience in seafood preparation areas or cooking facilities and are you looking for a specialized position? We are selecting a Cooking Operator for Octopus and King Prawn to join the thermal area of a prominent processing plant. You will have an initial training period exclusively during the morning shift to adapt to the company's working method and technical parameters.

What you'll do

Handling and control of vats, kettles, and industrial cooking machinery for octopus and king prawn.

Supervision of times, cooking temperatures, and cooling curves to guarantee the required texture and quality.

Weighing, dosing, and shrinkage control of raw materials before and after processing.

Transfer of cooked product to blast chillers and refrigeration chambers.

Rigorous compliance with occupational safety guidelines in heat/steam areas and HACCP protocols.

Hiring process

2 steps1 interview

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About Randstad España

Randstad España is the Spanish branch of Randstad N.V., a global leader in human resources and staffing solutions. The company provides a wide range of workforce solutions, including temporary and permanent placement, recruitment process outsourcing, and HR consulting. With a strong presence in Spain, Randstad España connects thousands of professionals with job opportunities across various sectors, including industrial, technical, and customer service roles.

For international professionals, Randstad España offers a gateway to the Spanish job market, with numerous openings in technical maintenance, customer service, and administrative roles. The company values diversity and inclusion, and its extensive network of offices across Spain ensures support for candidates seeking employment in different regions. Randstad's global reach and local expertise make it a reliable partner for those looking to relocate and work in Spain.