Kitchen Assistant (Fixed-Term Intermittent Contract)

Description

**Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid** Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is seeking a **Kitchen Assistant** to join its **Culinary Department**. Are you committed to your craft? Are you motivated to work as part of a team, acting with integrity and respect while contributing to collective success? Do you embrace a mindset of continuous learning? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts, and residences, renowned for legendary service inspired by Asian heritage and contemporary luxury experiences. **Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid** is an iconic five-star hotel located in the heart of the capital. This Belle Époque palace, situated within Madrid’s Art Triangle, blends over a century of history with contemporary elegance, offering an exceptional gastronomic proposition and highly personalized service. **About the Role** Based at **Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid**, within the **Culinary Department** in **Madrid**, the **Kitchen Assistant** supports the kitchen team in the preparation, handling, and presentation of culinary products, ensuring compliance with quality, hygiene, and safety standards. This position reports to the **Chef**, and in their absence, to the **Station Chef or First/Second Chef**. **As a Kitchen Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:** * Supporting daily kitchen operations in accordance with Mandarin Oriental standards. * Assisting across various Food & Beverage outlets as required. * Preparing basic dishes and performing mise en place tasks under supervision. * Ensuring correct handling, storage, and utilization of ingredients. * Maintaining cleanliness and good condition of work areas, equipment, and utensils. * Complying with Food Hygiene Regulations, HACCP, Safe \& Sound, and FLHSSE standards. * Collaborating respectfully and effectively with all hotel departments. **As a Kitchen Assistant, we expect you to have:** * At least 1 year of prior experience in kitchens or food service environments within luxury hospitality. * A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop professionally. * Strong teamwork skills, responsibility, and attention to detail. * The ability to remain calm and organized in dynamic environments. * Commitment to quality, safety, and the values of Mandarin Oriental. **Our Commitment and Benefits** **Learning \& Development.** Your success is our success. We deliver tailored learning and development programs aligned with different stages of your career, fostering continuous growth. **MOstay.** When you work with the level of dedication demonstrated by our teams, it’s important to disconnect. As part of the \#MOfamily, you’ll enjoy complimentary stays and preferential rates at our hotels worldwide—for yourself and your loved ones. **Health \& Colleague Wellness.** Achieving balance between personal and professional life is essential. Your wellbeing matters to us. We offer a comprehensive global range of health benefits and wellness programs, including on-site physiotherapy sessions. **Retirement \& Security.** When you demonstrate commitment, we respond. We provide retirement plans based on tenure and role, along with a Social Fund, flexible compensation options—including DKV access—as well as internal events and team-building activities. **Local Benefits.** Additionally, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, meals during your shift, uniform, and laundry services. **Salary.** Salary package according to the Madrid Hospitality Collective Agreement. **We Are Fans.** **Are You?**