Cook

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What will your mission be?

In this cook position, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals for hotel staff, ensuring a balanced and varied menu tailored to the needs of the service. You will contribute to providing a pleasant dining experience while maintaining the hotel’s established standards of quality, hygiene, food safety, and sustainability.

What will you have to do?

• Prepare and cook the dishes on the daily menu following the established recipes and quality standards, guaranteeing the flavor, correct preparation and proper presentation.
• Collaborate in the planning and preparation of varied and balanced menus, taking into account the needs of the staff dining room.
• Organize and execute the daily mise en place , ensuring the availability of ingredients and materials necessary for service.
• Ensure the correct handling, preservation and storage of food, respecting food safety standards.
• Maintain order, cleanliness and hygiene in the facilities, equipment and kitchen utensils, complying with the established protocols.
• Work in a coordinated manner with the kitchen team to ensure a fast, organized and high-quality service.
• Participate in inventory control, the correct use of raw materials and the reduction of food waste, following the hotel’s sustainability policies.
• To contribute to creating a pleasant and welcoming environment for employees through a carefully crafted culinary offering and efficient service.

What are we looking for?

• Training in Gastronomy, Cooking or related areas.
• At least 2 years of experience as a cook, preferably in hotels, institutions, restaurants or similar catering services.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques and ability to prepare varied, balanced menus adapted to different needs.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards, food handling and food safety.
• Organized, responsible and proactive person, with attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to manage preparation and service times efficiently, while maintaining the quality of the dishes.
• Commitment to the responsible use of food, cost control and waste reduction.
• Availability to work shifts established by the service, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

https://careers.melia.com/job/Barcelona-Cook-ME-by-Melia-Barcelona/1449289233/