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Cocinero/a

Spain Islands Melia Hotels International €20,000–€26,000 gross per year, approximately €1,450–€1,850 gross per month depending on experience and seasonal supplements*
Job Description

The Cook will prepare and present dishes according to Melia Hotels International’s recipes, quality standards, hygiene procedures and service requirements. Candidates should have professional kitchen experience, culinary training or equivalent practical skills, and knowledge of food safety and allergen control. The role requires teamwork, organisation, speed and the ability to remain calm during busy hotel services. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is expected. Spanish is generally useful, while additional languages and experience in hotel kitchens are advantageous. The successful candidate should demonstrate reliability, cleanliness, attention to detail, creativity and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction.

Company Info

Melia Hotels International is one of Spain’s largest hotel groups and a major international hospitality company, founded in Mallorca in 1956. The group operates hotels and resorts under brands including Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, Gran Meliá, INNSiDE and Sol by Meliá. Its properties span Spain, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia and other destinations. Melia focuses on leisure and business accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and guest experiences. The company employs people across hotel operations, culinary services, housekeeping, reception, engineering, sales and management. Working for Melia can provide experience in an international hotel environment, structured training, internal mobility and opportunities in seasonal and permanent locations. The advertised Cook position is associated with the company’s Palma de Mallorca operation in Spain’s Balearic Islands.

Destination Guide

Spain’s islands offer strong employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering, tourism, maintenance and customer service, especially in Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Mallorca combines beaches, historic towns, cycling and outdoor activities with a lively but generally relaxed lifestyle. Summers are busy and warm, while winters are quieter and more affordable, although accommodation can be difficult and expensive during the high season. Spanish is important for daily life and work, with English and German particularly valuable in tourism. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work with the required registration; non-EU applicants normally need employer sponsorship and a Spanish work visa before starting. Relocating workers should arrange a contract, housing, health coverage, tax and social-security registration. Public transport is useful in cities, while a car may help in resort areas.