Limpiador/a de Cocina

Job Description

The Kitchen Cleaner is responsible for washing and sanitising dishes, cookware, utensils, kitchen equipment and work areas, while supporting the kitchen team with waste disposal and general cleanliness. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit and comfortable working on their feet in a fast-paced hotel environment. Previous experience in kitchen stewarding, cleaning or hospitality is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires attention to hygiene, safe handling of cleaning products, teamwork, flexibility for shifts, weekends and public holidays, and compliance with food-safety and workplace procedures. Spanish communication skills are useful, and a positive, cooperative attitude is expected.

Company Info

Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s leading hotel groups and a major international hospitality company, with properties in destinations across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Founded in Mallorca, the group operates well-known brands including Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, INNSiDE by Meliá and Sol by Meliá. Its portfolio covers luxury resorts, urban hotels, business properties and leisure destinations. Meliá places strong emphasis on guest service, responsible tourism, employee development and sustainable hotel operations. The company employs people in accommodation, food and beverage, kitchen operations, engineering, guest services and corporate functions. Working for Meliá can provide seasonal or permanent opportunities, structured training and experience within an internationally recognised hotel group.

Destination Guide

Spain’s islands, particularly Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, offer many hospitality jobs in hotels, restaurants, resorts and tourism services. Kitchen cleaning and stewarding roles are commonly available during the spring and summer season, although larger resorts recruit year-round. Island life combines beaches, outdoor activities and a relaxed social culture with busy tourist periods and higher living costs, especially for housing. Public transport is reasonable in major towns, but a car may be useful in resort areas. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work in Spain with the required registration. Non-EU applicants generally need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment; visa and residency rules should be checked with the Spanish consulate. Applicants should budget for accommodation, deposits and seasonal competition for rooms.