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Cocinero/a
Role summary
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Cocinero/a responsible for preparing and presenting dishes according to hotel recipes, quality standards and food-safety procedures at Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote. The role normally requires professional kitchen training or relevant experience, knowledge of Spanish and international cuisine, safe food-handling practices and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. The successful candidate is expected to maintain cleanliness and organisation, control portions and ingredients, minimise waste, follow instructions from the chef and cooperate effectively with the kitchen and service teams. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is important. Reliability, attention to detail, a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction are also expected.
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 an established international hospitality company, operating hotels and resorts across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. Its portfolio includes brands such as Meliá, Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, INNSiDE and Paradisus. The company focuses on leisure and business accommodation, with an emphasis on guest experience, high service standards and increasingly responsible tourism. Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote is an upscale resort in Costa Teguise, designed around relaxed luxury, distinctive dining and wellness experiences. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and may have access to internal training, career development and opportunities to move between properties. Conditions vary according to the position, collective agreements and individual experience, so applicants should confirm the exact salary, benefits, working hours and accommodation arrangements directly with the hotel.