Ayudante de Cocina - Four Seasons Hotel Madrid

Job Description

The Kitchen Assistant supports chefs with food preparation, ingredient washing and cutting, basic cooking tasks, plating, kitchen cleaning and maintaining hygienic work areas. Candidates should ideally have previous experience in a professional kitchen, catering or hospitality environment, although training may be provided. Knowledge of food-safety standards, good organization and the ability to follow instructions are important. The role requires teamwork, physical stamina, flexibility to work shifts, weekends and holidays, and a professional attitude. Spanish communication skills are generally expected, while additional languages and experience in a luxury hotel kitchen are advantageous.

Company Info

Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is a luxury five-star property in the heart of the Spanish capital, forming part of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, an internationally recognized luxury hospitality group. The hotel offers guest rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, spa facilities, event spaces and personalized service aimed at leisure and business travelers. Four Seasons is known for high service standards, detailed guest care and strong investment in employee training and development. Employees work in a multicultural environment where teamwork, discretion, presentation and consistency are highly valued. The Madrid hotel is part of the Canalejas complex and provides opportunities across culinary, rooms, guest services, wellness, events and corporate functions. Benefits may include meals, uniforms, training, employee discounts and access to international career opportunities, depending on the position and employment terms.

Destination Guide

Spain’s main island destinations include the Balearic Islands—Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca—and the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Hospitality creates regular opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, housekeeping, kitchen operations, guest services, entertainment and tourism management, especially during the summer season. Island life offers warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities and a relaxed social culture, although seasonal work can involve long hours and accommodation shortages. Spanish is important, while English and German are valuable in many tourist areas. EU and EEA citizens can work without a visa; non-EU nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit or an appropriate residence visa before starting employment. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, contract length, salary, social-security registration and relocation costs. Madrid is not located on an island, so this position would normally require mainland relocation rather than an island move.