A taste of Club Med
Kitchen Assistant (M/W)
ID: R-759
Location: Club Med Resorts Italy
Contract type: Temporary
Family: Hospitality & Catering
Bring the show to the plates! Create memorable experiences from the intimacy of all-inclusive Premium or Exclusive Collection Resorts or at our most festive events. Bar or restaurant, buffet or plated service: our conceptual catering areas let you create surprises, ensuring everyone's well-being (including your own) in a warm, festive atmosphere. Welcome to the Club Med kitchen team!
If you are…
If you are…
- Creative
- Organized
- Team player
- Rigorous
- Passionate
- Service-oriented
... you're ready for a life-changing experience
Job location: Club Med in Italy or France
Contract type: Seasonal
Accommodation provided: Yes
Required experience:1 to 3 years / 3 to 5 years
Language: English required; French appreciated
Salary (14 months): 19 920,32 €
Who are we?
Club Med was founded in 1950 on the idea that the purpose of life is to be happy. The place to be happy is here. The moment to be happy is now.
Since then, our mission has been to create moments of happiness every day and share them with our guests, in nearly 70 Premium and Exclusive Collection Resorts located in the most beautiful destinations in the world.
To make this happen, we have something others don’t: the Club Med Spirit and our five core values of kindness, multiculturalism, responsibility, freedom and a pioneering spirit.
Today, Club Med is the world leader in premium all-inclusive holidays. We are more than 25,000 Gentle Organizers (G.O) and Gentle Employees (G.E) from over 110 nationalities and cultures, working in Resorts, offices and agencies across more than 40 countries.
Your work environment
Each Resort features several restaurants and bars, from buffet dining to plated service, including show cooking experiences and festive events throughout the season.
You will have countless opportunities to showcase your expertise and discover the many aspects of Club Med's culinary world. Our refined Food & Beverage offering is built around five pillars: creating memorable experiences throughout the day, surprising guests through innovative dining concepts, contributing to everyone's well-being (including yours), awakening emotions and senses through presentation and staging, all within a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be part of a dynamic brigade where teamwork, quality and operational excellence are at the heart of daily activities.
You are
• Rigorous, with a strong understanding of hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP).
• Motivated, eager to learn and develop your culinary skills.
• Passionate about gastronomy, with a solid understanding of basic cooking techniques.
You will
• Ensure the attractive presentation of dishes and make adjustments when necessary.
• Monitor buffet setup, presentation and replenishment for services ranging from 600 to 1,800 covers.
• Join a dynamic brigade of 40 to 80 chefs and kitchen staff, contributing to a strong team spirit.
• Provide plated service at the buffet while creating personalised interactions with guests.
• Guarantee the quality of food production while strictly applying Club Med hygiene and food safety standards.
You will become a Gentle Employee (G.E)
As a G.E, you will contribute to Club Med excellence behind the scenes, ensuring that every day runs smoothly for our guests.
Whether preparing, organising or helping create a comfortable environment, you will play a discreet yet essential role. You will be part of a multicultural team where every action contributes to transforming a holiday into a unique experience.
Your benefits
Focus on your mission and let us take care of the rest!
Discover all the benefits associated with your position (which may vary depending on the country and type of contract):
• Accommodation available at or near your workplace, as well as access to dining facilities, according to the terms set out in your contract, with a fixed contribution.
• Access to selected facilities and activities (fitness centre, swimming pool, outdoor activities, etc.) outside working hours and in accordance with local rules. You will also benefit from preferential rates on selected services (boutique, spa, excursions, etc.).
• Ongoing support through training programmes throughout your career path, helping you develop your skills and access new professional opportunities.
• Internal and international mobility opportunities, depending on available positions and applicable conditions, across more than 120 professions and over 60 Resorts worldwide.
The art of hosting
Club Med was founded on the idea that ‘the purpose of life is to be happy. The place to be happy is here. The time to be happy is now’. Joining us means knowing how to craft a genuine art of living together, bringing together various nationalities, cultures, and personalities. It’s having the possibility to express your individuality within a team, uncovering new talents and bringing forth unexpected potential. Last but not least, it's a chance to work in some of the most beautiful places in the world, and enjoy a life-changing experience!
From Kitchen Assistant to Resort Manager
100% of our Resort Managers are provided through internal mobility. Whether you're a Commis, a Butcher or a Pastry Chef, your career prospects at Club Med are the same: exceptional!
This chart shows career paths in the family of cooking trades. The path begins with introductory roles such as Kitchen assistant and Pastry cook then progressing to intermediate positions such as Pastry chef, Baker, and Demi chef de partie. The path then proceeds to specialized roles such as Chef de partie, Butcher, and Baker/Pastry chef. Subsequently, higher positions such as Head Pastry chef, Assistant Chief Executive, Head chef, and Trainer are accessed. Finally, the progression continues towards the roles of F&B Manager and Leisure Experience Manager, culminating in the final position of Resort Manager.
A recipe for happiness *
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Accommodation at your Resort (or close to your place of work) and meals are included, for a fixed fee.
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Forget the bills! Your room and boarding are included, linen is provided, your transport costs are covered... Savings guaranteed!
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Access to our on-site facilities and activities: paradise beaches, gym, swimming pool, outdoor activities with panoramic views of the sea or mountains... You can also take advantage of preferential rates at the boutique, the spa, on excursions, etc.
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Throughout your career, develop your skills and move on to new positions.
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Take advantage of unique internal and international mobility: more than 120 jobs in 70 Resorts around the world await you... And just as many careers and development opportunities.
*Depending on the country, these benefits may vary slightly.
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