Culinary Cook - Full-Time Kitchen Specialist

Xcentric Mold & Engineering; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

W Hotels in Barcelona seeks a kitchen associate to prepare ingredients, portion, chop, and store foods, and to operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers in accordance with recipes and quality standards. You will monitor food quality, test temperatures, set up and break down the station, and maintain cleanliness and safety while supporting the culinary team in a fast-paced environment.

High school diploma or GED required; at least 1 year related work experience; no supervisory role.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food.
• Set-up and break down work station.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife handling

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

W Hotels in Barcelona seeks a kitchen associate to prepare ingredients, portion, chop, and store foods, and to operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers in accordance with recipes and quality standards. You will monitor food quality, test temperatures, set up and break down the station, and maintain cleanliness and safety while supporting the culinary team in a fast-paced environment.

High school diploma or GED required; at least 1 year related work experience; no supervisory role.