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Cook

On-site in Palma·Added 1 month ago (last checked 4 Nov)

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On-site, Palma
Languages
German
Experience
2+ years

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🔑 Position Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position, in at least 4* hotels.

  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and customer orientation.

  • Teamwork.

  • Hygiene and Sanitation knowledge.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in international hotel chains.

  • Training related to the position.

  • Knowledge of English and/or German languages.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🎁 What We Offer

  • Permanent discontinuous contract.

  • Meals provided during working hours.

  • A dynamic, multicultural, and constantly growing work environment.

  • Opportunities for development and continuous training.

The role

🎯 Job Title
Cook - Playa de Palma

🌟 About RIU Hotels & Resorts
At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we are leaders in the hospitality sector, with more than 100 hotels in over 20 countries around the world. Committed to equal employment opportunities, every day we work to offer unforgettable experiences to our guests in some of the most stunning destinations on the planet. We are characterized by excellence in service, innovation, and a human team that makes a difference.

If you share our commitment to excellence in service and want to be part of a global company that is constantly growing, this opportunity is for you!

📌 About the Position
We are looking to hire a Cook to join our team in Playa de Palma, Mallorca. This role will be key to ensuring that our quality and service standards continue to make a difference in our guests' experience. If you are a proactive person, with a customer orientation and motivated by challenges, we want to meet you.

What you'll do

📝 Main Responsibilities

  • Cook and present high-quality dishes, complying with hotel standards.

  • Ensure that food is prepared in a hygienic and safe manner.

  • Collaborate in the setup, service, and breakdown of Buffets.

  • Ensure that the kitchen area is clean and organized.

Hiring process

If you are looking to develop in a dynamic environment, with a close and family-like treatment, and be part of a global company that values your potential, this is your opportunity. Apply now and grow with us!

About RIU Hotels & Resorts

RIU Hotels & Resorts is a Spanish hotel chain and one of the world's largest hospitality groups, operating over 100 hotels across Spain, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The company is a vertically integrated family-owned business that covers the full hotel value chain, from development and construction to operation and management of its own properties, with a strong focus on the sun-and-beach resort segment.

RIU's Spanish roots run deep: it was founded in Mallorca in 1953 and its global headquarters remain in Palma de Mallorca, where the company's central reservations and corporate teams are based. For international professionals, RIU offers a distinctive opportunity to work for a global hospitality leader while living in Spain, with roles spanning hotel management, operations, and corporate functions. The company's strong Spanish identity and its large portfolio of international resorts make it a relevant employer for those seeking a career in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Industry
Hospitality
Founded
1953
Employees
30,000–40,000
Headquarters
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
In Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • RIU is a Spanish family-owned company, so working in Spain offers the chance to join a global hospitality leader from its home base.
  • The company operates in over 20 countries, providing international mobility opportunities within its own hotel portfolio.
  • Spanish language skills are a significant advantage, as the corporate language and local operations are in Spanish.
  • The company has a strong focus on the sun-and-beach resort segment, which is a major industry in Spain.
  • RIU offers roles in hotel operations, management, and corporate functions, with a large number of properties in the Balearic and Canary Islands.

In their own words

Additional information

🌍 Our Commitment
At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our success. We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We believe that a diverse team enriches our culture and enhances excellence in service.

By joining RIU, you will be part of a company that not only seeks excellence in service, but also a positive impact on the world.

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