Ayudante de Cocina

Job Description

The Kitchen Assistant supports chefs with food preparation, ingredient handling, plating, kitchen cleaning and stock organization. Candidates are generally expected to have basic kitchen experience, knowledge of food hygiene and safety procedures, good physical stamina, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. Teamwork, reliability, flexibility with shifts, and willingness to work weekends and public holidays are important. Spanish communication skills are typically useful, while hospitality training or professional kitchen experience is an advantage. The role requires maintaining cleanliness, following recipes and instructions, reducing waste, and consistently meeting the hotel's quality standards.

Company Info

Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain's largest hotel groups and a major international hospitality company. Founded in Mallorca, the group operates hotels and resorts across Spain and numerous destinations worldwide under brands including Meliá, Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, INNSiDE and Sol by Meliá. Its properties cover leisure, resort, urban, business and luxury markets. Meliá places emphasis on guest service, operational quality, sustainability and employee development. The company offers opportunities in hotel departments such as food and beverage, kitchens, housekeeping, reception, maintenance and management. The Sol Tenerife property in Arona is a resort hotel serving holidaymakers in the popular Playa de las Américas area, where kitchen staff support daily restaurant and catering operations.

Destination Guide

Spain's islands, including the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands, offer strong employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, tourism, cleaning, maintenance and entertainment. The culture combines Spanish traditions with relaxed coastal lifestyles, local festivals, seafood, outdoor markets and a strong international influence. Living costs vary: tourist areas can be expensive, especially for rent, while smaller towns may be more affordable. The climate is generally mild, with the Canaries warmer year-round and the Balearics having hotter summers. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work after completing local registration requirements. Non-EU applicants normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and residence visa before starting work. Relocating candidates should arrange accommodation, obtain an NIE and Social Security registration, and confirm whether staff housing or meals are provided. Spanish is valuable, although tourism employers often use English and other languages.