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Hazel Sully
06-06-2014, 13:59
I have recently retired to Tenerife and have been asked by my son, who is a fully qualified chef in the UK to ask what the prospects of employment are like in Tenerife. Also what paperwork is required to obtain employment, and will he need to re-new his hygiene certificate here. Any help would be appreciated. Hazel

bonitatime
08-06-2014, 13:48
Hygiene cert is obligatory but is regarded as easy
You can do it online but I can't find a link right now. My eldest did it last year to add to his CV and I think it cost 40€
As for jobs it's mostly word of mouth and luck hotels if he doesn't speak Spanish will be almost impossible

deepdivejunkie
08-06-2014, 17:38
The hygiene certificate is called "Carnet Manipulador de Alimentos".
As bonitatime said, it can be done online. There are many companies offering this certificate. Here is one link http://www.cursomanipulador.es/index.htm
The course is in Spanish with no English option I'm afraid.

Hazel Sully
08-06-2014, 18:33
Thanks for your help.