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Pastry Help Cook

Balearic Islands Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra Estimated salary: Approximately €1,400–€1,800 gross per month, potentially plus service charge, benefits and seasonal allowances
Role summary

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The Pastry Help Cook supports the pastry team with daily preparation and production for hotel restaurants, banquets and room service. Typical duties include weighing ingredients, preparing doughs, creams and fillings, assisting with baking and decoration, maintaining cleanliness, and following food-safety and HACCP procedures. Candidates are expected to have basic pastry or kitchen experience, good hygiene standards, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hospitality environment. Culinary training is advantageous, while reliability, teamwork, willingness to learn and flexibility for shifts, weekends and seasonal demand are important. The role may require standing for long periods and handling kitchen equipment safely.

About the employer

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international luxury hospitality company known for distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in leading destinations worldwide. The group places strong emphasis on refined service, thoughtful guest experiences, culinary quality and genuine care for both guests and colleagues. Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra is associated with the Costa d'en Blanes area of Mallorca, offering a resort setting close to the sea and the attractions of southwest Mallorca. Hotel teams typically work across accommodation, restaurants, pastry, events, wellness and guest services, with high expectations for professionalism, presentation and attention to detail. Employment conditions, opening arrangements and benefits can vary by season and by the final operating company, so applicants should confirm contract length, accommodation, meals, transport and service-charge arrangements directly during recruitment.

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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