COOKS 1

Hesperia group; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 18.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Worldwide experience

Career development

Training programmes

Wellbeing initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

NH Collection in Madrid is seeking a Cook to support high-quality dishes and guest experiences in our Food & Beverage team. You will handle mise-en-place, prepare and present meals, and collaborate with a professional kitchen to meet our standards.

The role requires 1-2 years kitchen experience, vocational hospitality training, fluent local language, and good teamwork under pressure; English is a plus. We offer a dynamic environment in a landmark hotel with opportunities across Europe, Latin

Formación

• 1-2 years’ experience as a Kitchen Assistant.
• Vocational training on hospitality/F&B/kitchen.
• Fluency in local language; English knowledge valued.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Elaborate and organize mise-en-place, minimize product losses.
• Ensure presentation, quantity and quality per dish according to standards.
• Check storage, rotate stock (FIFO) and maintain quality.
• Receive, store and organize incoming products.
• Maintain a clean, neat and organized workspace.
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazards.
• Meet departmental targets as part of the team.
• Follow HACCP and health regulations.

Conocimientos

Kitchen experience

Hospitality training

English knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Educación

Vocational training in hospitality/F&B/kitchen

Descripción del empleo

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COOKS 1

Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location: Madrid, ES Spain

Department: Food and Beverage

Are you passionate about hospitality and excellence? Join the NH Collection team and work in captivating hotels and resorts in authentic landmark buildings in key destinations across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and now Greater China.You will create an eclectic-elegant atmosphere to offer our guests stays driven by extraordinary feelings, paying great attention to stimulating details to create memorable moments.Find your place at NH Collection and experience the joy of making guests feel unique in elegant spaces and rooms to unfold. You will provide them with outstanding service and personalised attention.You will be part of a brand that places extraordinary feelings at the heart of everything it does.

What will be your mission?

As Cook, you will be responsible for the preliminary preparation, the cooking process, plating or presentation of high quality dishes to deliver an excellent guest experience.

What will you do?

• Elaboration, conservation and organization of the mise-en-place for each of the services, minimizing product losses.
• Guarantee the presentation, quantity and quality of each dish of the service, based on the established standards.
• Check and control the proper storage of products, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality (FIFO).
• Reception, conservation and organization of the products of your departure.
• Maintaina clean, neat and well-organized work area.
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues.
• Awareness of departmental targets and strive to achieve them as part of the team.
• Follow all relevant health department rules/regulations and all customer service guidelines (HACCP).

What are we looking for?

• At least 1-2 years’ experience as a Kitchen Assistant, preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity.
• Vocational training on hospitality/F&B/kitchen .
• Fluency in local language is a must and knowledge of English is highly valuable.
• Ability to work on his/her own and as part of a team.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Customer service oriented.
• Focus on detail.

Why choose us?

At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:

• Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.
• Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges.
• Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.
• Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.
• Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.
• Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is dedicated to fostering an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and equally encouraged. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds and abilities.

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