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Cook
Role summary
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The Cook prepares and presents food according to The Ritz-Carlton’s recipes, quality standards, and food-safety procedures. Typical requirements include professional kitchen experience, knowledge of cooking methods and hygiene regulations, teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a clean and organized workstation, follow instructions accurately, control food waste, support colleagues, and consistently deliver attractive, well-prepared dishes. Flexibility is important because the role may involve early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Culinary training and experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant are advantageous. Spanish or English communication skills may also be helpful.
Can I work in the Canary Islands?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Local-first test (hotel jobs are not on the shortage list), or a seasonal permit that comes with employer housing.
Official source: Spanish Ministry of Inclusion: residence and work permit for employees. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Canary Islands
Usual for the Canary Islands, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually; severe housing shortage |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals customary |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | Small pooled tips |
| Contract | More often year-round |
| Leave | 30 days; pay in 14 instalments |
| Income tax | About 15% to 20% in all |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the Canary Islands
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife Abama
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is a luxury resort located on the west coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. It is part of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Marriott International’s premium luxury brand, known for highly personalized service, refined hospitality, and exceptional guest experiences. The resort features upscale accommodation, restaurants and bars, spa and wellness facilities, golf, beaches, pools, and extensive leisure activities. Its culinary operation serves international visitors throughout the year and includes several dining concepts requiring professional kitchen teams. Employees work in a high-standard hospitality environment where presentation, consistency, discretion, teamwork, and attention to detail are important. As a major resort employer, the property may offer opportunities for training, career development, staff facilities, and progression within Marriott International, subject to the specific contract and local employment conditions.