Cook

Mandarin Oriental Group; Son Caliu; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca is seeking a Cook to join our Culinary team. Based at our property, you will prepare and cook dishes in line with established recipes and brand standards to ensure top quality and presentation.

Join a luxury hospitality environment on Mallorca's coast, collaborating with the Sous Chef, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, and contributing to menu development and cost control.

Qualifications

• Culinary School, University Degree at least 2-3 years’ experience in Luxury Hospitality industry
• Proven experience in luxury hospitality kitchen environments
• Strong knowledge of recipes, plating and food safety

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation and service.
• Supervise and guide kitchen colleagues within your section, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, and safety standards are always met.
• Assist with stock control, inventory management, and proper use of kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate with the Sous Chef on menu development, new dishes, and daily specials.
• Train and support junior team members, fostering teamwork, efficiency, and skill development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Contribute to cost control by minimizing waste and supporting efficient food preparation during peak service times.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Knife Skills

Recipe Execution

Plating and Presentation

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Time Management

Education

Culinary School

2-3 years luxury hospitality experience

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca is looking for a Cook to join our Culinary team.

Are you a master of craft?Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Puerto Portals, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra pulses with the vibrant spirit of Mallorca. Here, subtle and emotional luxury seamlessly blend with the island’s natural beauty and energy, offering a place where inspiration flows effortlessly. Celebrate the essence of Mallorca through bespoke experiences, dynamic culinary journeys, and rejuvenating wellness - each designed to immerse you in the island’s vibrant atmosphere and extraordinary offerings.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca, as Cook you will be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes in accordance with established recipes and brand standards. The role includes ensuring the highest quality and presentation of all dishes, supporting efficient food preparation, and maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe kitchen environment.

As Cook, you will beresponsible for the following duties:

• Support the Sous Chef in the day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation and service.
• Supervise and guide kitchen colleagues within your section, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, and safety standards are always met.
• Assist with stock control, inventory management, and the proper use of kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate with the Sous Chef on menu development, new dishes, and daily specials.
• Train and support junior team members, fostering teamwork, efficiency, and skill development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Contribute to cost control by minimizing waste and supporting efficient food preparation during peak service times.

As Cook, weexpectfrom you:

Experience and education

• Culinary School, University Degree at least 2-3 years’ experience in Luxury Hospitality industry

Technical Skills

• Food Preparation
• Cooking Techniques
• Knife Skills
• Recipe Execution
• Plating and Presentation
• Food Safety
• Inventory Management
• Time Management

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

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