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Role summary
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The Cook will prepare and present dishes according to Meliá Hotels International’s recipes, quality standards and food-safety procedures. Typical responsibilities include organising ingredients, preparing hot and cold dishes, maintaining a clean and orderly workstation, controlling stock and minimising waste. Candidates are generally expected to have professional kitchen experience or culinary training, knowledge of hygiene regulations, good teamwork skills and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Flexibility for shifts, weekends and public holidays is important. The successful candidate should be reliable, organised, service-minded and committed to consistent food quality and guest satisfaction.
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.
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About Melia Hotels International
Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s leading hotel groups and a major international hospitality company. Founded in Mallorca in 1956, it operates hotels and resorts in Spain and numerous destinations across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. Its portfolio includes brands such as Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, Meliá, INNSiDE and Sol by Meliá. The company focuses on leisure and business travel, combining accommodation, food and beverage, meetings and resort experiences. Meliá promotes professional development, service quality, sustainability and multicultural teamwork. The Sol Tenerife position is based in Arona, a popular resort area in southern Tenerife, where employees typically work in a busy international hotel environment serving holidaymakers throughout the year.