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Cook

Balearic Islands Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra Estimated salary: Approximately €1,500–€2,100 gross per month, often depending on experience, collective-agreement rates, seasonal terms, and benefits.
Role summary

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The Cook is expected to prepare high-quality dishes according to Mandarin Oriental standards, recipes, food-safety procedures, and presentation guidelines. Requirements typically include previous experience in a professional kitchen, knowledge of Mediterranean and international cuisine, basic food hygiene training, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. The successful candidate should be organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working as part of a multicultural team. Responsibilities may include preparing ingredients, cooking assigned dishes, maintaining cleanliness, controlling waste, storing food correctly, and supporting senior chefs. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is normally required. Spanish or English communication skills are advantageous.

About the employer

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international luxury hospitality company known for distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences in major destinations worldwide. Its properties are recognized for refined service, elegant design, high culinary standards, and personalized guest experiences. Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra is located in Costa d’en Blanes, Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands, and forms part of the group’s Mediterranean luxury offering. The resort environment typically combines accommodation, restaurants, leisure facilities, landscaped surroundings, and attentive guest services. Employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, discretion, teamwork, and a strong commitment to quality. Working for the group can provide experience in an internationally respected hotel brand, opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from different countries, and exposure to luxury hospitality operations. Seasonal recruitment is common in Mallorca, particularly for kitchen, restaurant, housekeeping, and guest-service positions.

What the job usually comes with in the Balearic Islands

Usual for the Balearic Islands, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingNot standard; required with the seasonal permit
MealsStaff meals customary
FlightsOnly with the seasonal permit
Service chargeSmall pooled tips
ContractPermanent seasonal (fijo discontinuo), recalled each season
Leave30 days; pay in 14 instalments
Income taxAbout 17% 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.

Can I work in the Balearic Islands?

How it works: Local-first test (hotel jobs are not on the shortage list), or a seasonal permit that comes with employer housing.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Spanish Ministry of Inclusion: residence and work permit for employees. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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