Line Cook-Sol Tropikal Durres

“The world is yours with Meliá” 

Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders because the possibilities of growing and training here are endless. It is knowing that the world is yours and that you can work in many countries. And all with the feeling that you are part of a big family. 

It means knowing that you have started one of the most exciting journeys of your life, a journey in which inspiration will always accompany you. Do you dare to be the owner of your professional career in an inspiring world? 😉🌟

Because belonging to the great Meliá family is being VIP 

You will enjoy My MeliáRewards which is the exclusive loyalty programme for our employees with exclusive benefits and advantages. 

In addition, enjoy the My MeliáBenefits programme: with flexible remuneration, exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services, active and healthy lifestyles, and charitable initiatives. Be as proud to belong to Meliá as we are of you 😉 

 Mission of the position:Responsible for the preparation/regeneration and presentation of meals made in the kitchen assigned to them, efficiently performing their duties, always complying with the quality standards and recipes defined for each of the dishes, paying special attention to creativity, composition, seasoning and presentation to ensure the satisfaction of both guests and customers, earning their recognition and a preference for hotel food.

 What will you have to do:

• Complies with the instructions of their immediate superior regarding shifts, work schedules, duties and workloads for the day with the support of the assigned Kitchen Assistant.
• Organises the cold stores and refrigerators for their station to ensure the correct use of products, constantly aiming to achieve the highest levels of efficiency in the use of resources within their section and the department.
• Ensures that all refrigerated products are in good condition, using the least recent ones and saving the newer ones for later use. Constantly verifies that the refrigerators and cold stores are kept at the appropriate temperature.
• Produces dishes in line with the procedures and presentation defined in the quality standards, recipes and photographs, monitoring portion sizes and ensuring that waste is minimised.
• Deliver all orders from the consumption area in an efficient and timely way, complying with all the specifications regarding garnishes, cooking times, etc.
• Complies with HACCP, safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness and order, minimising the risk of accidents due to unsafe practices and ensuring the quality of the food prepared.
• Ensures that the products used in preparations meet the quality, quantity and performance standards, reporting any anomaly or defects to their immediate superior.
• Maintains close communication with their immediate superior to coordinate interactions of their area with other kitchen areas, the consumption area and other departments in the Hotel.
• Immediately informs their supervisor about any issues that occur during their work that may affect operations in the section.

What are we looking for:

• University degree and/or higher qualification in Tourism; Gastronomy/Culinary/Cooking training...; training in Food Handling
• Local language (albanian language) and advanced English.
• Knowledge of food handling, hygiene and food safety.
•  Own culinary knowledge.
• Proficient in Office package and tools related to the position.
•  Knowledge of hotel operations.
• Versatility within the services on offer.
• Teamwork, passion for service and customer oriented.
• Team spirit.
• Proactivity.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar position in 4 and 5* hotels.
• Candidates is required to be resident in Albania.

At Meliá we are all VIP 🌟

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.  

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, religion, age, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company. 

If you want to be “Very Inspiring People“, follow us on: 

INSTAGRAM – TWITTER – LINKEDIN – INDEED – GLASSDOOR