Job Description

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Job Summary: Supports the Head Chef in ensuring that food service is delivered successfully and in accordance with the quality standards defined by the hotel. Responsible for assisting with the preparation, presentation, and consistency of dishes produced in the assigned kitchen section. Contributes to maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and the efficient organisation of the work area, while developing leadership skills and supporting junior team members.

What will you have to do?

• Supporting the Head Chef in the daily kitchen operations, maintaining consistency in food quality, hygiene and presentation.
• Assisting in the preparation and execution of dishes across various services: breakfast, à la carte, banquets, and room service.
• Helping to ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP) and company sustainability practices.
• Participating in menu planning, stock checks, and daily briefings.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and service staff.
• Taking part in the organisation of mise en place and learning how to manage orders and inventory under the guidance of senior chefs.
• Actively contributing to a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.

What are we looking for?

• Culinary school diploma or equivalent training in Gastronomy or Hospitality.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in 4* or 5* hotels.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety practices.
• Passion for cooking, willingness to learn, and a proactive mindset.
• Team player with good communication and organisational skills.
• Fluency in the local language and good level of English.

The position can be classified at level C1 of the National Collective Contract Turismo AICA, with an initial economic treatment not lower than the contractual minimums foreseen for the level that will be identified at the outcome of the selection (level C1: €1.831,04).

The Gross Annual Salary ranges from €30.000,00 and €32.000,00, in relation to the skills, experience gained, degree of autonomy, responsibilities and working conditions of the position.

Further information on framing, economic treatment, any reward systems, welfare and company benefits will be provided during the selection process.

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Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People.

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.

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