Cook

Job Description

The Cook prepares and presents food according to recipes, quality standards, hygiene regulations, and hotel service requirements. Typical duties include preparing ingredients, cooking dishes, maintaining cleanliness, monitoring food storage, controlling portions, and supporting smooth kitchen operations. Candidates should have professional kitchen experience, basic food-safety knowledge, good organization, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Culinary training is useful, while experience in hotels, restaurants, or high-volume kitchens is valued. The role requires flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays, teamwork, reliability, attention to detail, and a professional attitude toward guests and colleagues.

Company Info

Le Méridien Barcelona is an upscale hotel brand property operating under Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Le Méridien is known for its European-inspired identity, contemporary design, local cultural connections, and focus on creative dining and guest experiences. Marriott provides structured service standards, professional training, career development opportunities, and access to an international hospitality network. A Cook at the property would typically work within a diverse hotel kitchen serving restaurant, banquet, room-service, or breakfast operations. The company generally values teamwork, inclusion, guest satisfaction, food quality, safety, and consistent operational performance. Depending on the specific employment arrangement, employees may receive benefits such as meals, uniform provision, staff discounts, training, and opportunities for internal mobility.

Destination Guide

Spain’s main island work destinations are the Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera, and the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. Hospitality provides many opportunities for cooks, chefs, servers, housekeeping staff, and supervisors, especially during the summer season, although the Canaries offer stronger year-round demand. Island life combines beaches, outdoor activities, relaxed social culture, and busy seasonal periods. Rent can be high in popular areas, so staff accommodation or shared housing is worth exploring. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work with standard registration requirements. Non-EU applicants generally need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment, unless they hold another valid residence or work authorization. Spanish is useful for daily life and teamwork, while English and other languages are valued in international hotels.