Job Summary: Ensure the preparation of high-quality food, innovating in flavor and presentation while adhering to the highest hygiene standards. Key Highlights: 1. High-quality culinary experience in hotels or restaurants. 2. Opportunity to innovate and improve culinary processes. 3. Dynamic and creative kitchen environment. Posted on: 23 Jan 2026 Category: Hotels Brand: Only YOU Hotels City: Madrid Department: Kitchen and Gastronomy Contract Type: Permanent **Cook** ======== **Job Mission** --------------------- Ensure the preparation of high-quality food meeting Palladium Hotel Group standards, guaranteeing a memorable gastronomic experience for guests. Implement culinary procedures highlighting innovation, flavor, and presentation while maintaining the highest food hygiene and safety standards.**Profile Requirements** ------------------------- Education: Technical or professional training in Gastronomy, Culinary Arts, or related fields. Food handling certification (mandatory). Experience: Minimum 2 years of prior experience as a cook in high-end hotels, restaurants, or banquet services. Prior experience in international cuisine and/or specific specialties will be valued. Other Requirements: Knowledge of modern and traditional cooking techniques. Ability to work under pressure in dynamic environments. Proactive attitude and attention to detail. Languages: Basic English proficiency will be considered a plus. Availability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.**Main Functions and Responsibilities** --------------------------------------------- Food Preparation and Presentation: Prepare dishes according to recipes and standards defined by the Head Chef. Supervise correct food presentation and temperature before service. Ingredient and Raw Material Management: Verify ingredient quality and freshness upon receipt and during storage. Conduct regular inventory checks and report supply needs. Compliance with Regulations: Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards in accordance with local and internal regulations. Ensure proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils. Team Collaboration: Support fellow kitchen staff in daily tasks. Participate in team meetings to improve processes and resolve issues. Creativity and Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas for new dish creation or menu adjustments, aligned with the hotel’s philosophy. Time Management and Efficiency: Ensure dishes are served promptly and correctly, optimizing culinary production processes. All selection processes carried out by PALLADIUM HOTEL GROUP comply with current data protection regulations. Your personal data will be processed effectively, proportionally, and responsibly, strictly in accordance with Regulation (EU) 679/2016 General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and other applicable regulations. By applying to this job offer, you acknowledge and consent to the processing of the personal data you have voluntarily provided through this platform. PALLADIUM GESTIÓN S.L.U., as the data controller, will process your data to manage your application and enable your participation in selection processes across any company within PALLADIUM HOTEL GROUP, for pre-contractual measures or the intention to enter into an employment contract. As this job offer may be located at any PALLADIUM HOTEL GROUP hotel, your personal data may be shared with the hotel’s owning company where the vacancy is situated, and, where applicable, subject to an international transfer of data. You may consult the extended information regarding the processing of your data, including how to exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability, in Palladium Talent’s Privacy Policy.