About this role
Job title: Cocinero/a
About the Role Responsible for the elaboration/regeneration and presentation of the foods produced in the assigned kitchen, ensuring quality standards and recipes are met with a focus on creativity, composition, seasoning, and presentation to guarantee guest and customer satisfaction and loyalty to the hotel.
What You'll Do
- Prepare, regenerate, and present dishes according to established quality standards and recipes.
- Maintain high standards of creativity, composition, seasoning, and presentation for each plate.
- Ensure hygiene and safety guidelines are followed; maintain cleanliness and food safety across kitchen areas.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team and be versatile across the services offered by the hotel.
- Adapt to rotating schedules (morning or afternoon) and demonstrate a strong team spirit and customer service orientation.
- Be proactive and ready to support various service needs as required, including weekends and holidays.
What We're Looking For
- Knowledge of food handling, hygiene and food safety.
- Culinary knowledge and ability to follow established recipes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tools related to the position.
- Knowledge of hotel operations.
- Versatility within the services offered.
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts.
- Teamwork, passion for service and customer orientation.
- Proactive mindset.
- Availability to work weekends, holidays and rotating hours.
Compensation & Benefits
- My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program with benefits and advantages.
- My MeliáBenefits: Flexible compensation and exclusive discounts across a wide range of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.
- Growth opportunities and the chance to work across multiple countries within Melia Hotels International's global family.