Pastry Cook

Description:

About the job

JOB SUMMARY:

Our cooks play an essential role in ensuring each of our guests' meals is an unforgettable experience, by carefully preparing all food items according to our standards and always observing the highest level of sanitation. Previous cooking experience and a passion for the culinary arts make an ideal candidate for this role.

Responsibilities:

· Works with the Pastry Chef or Head Pastry in the pastry shop or specialty galley. Assignments will be changed from time to time for training purposes.

· Works on the pastry production and will be directly involved in the quality, consistency and quantities of the products.

· Assists with the transportation of the food items from the main stores to the pastry shop when assigned.

· Duties include cleaning and sanitizing his/her working area and working utensils following the USPH rules and regulations and all times.

· Will be assigned from time to time in an early standby in the pastry area for USPH purposes.

· Will be assigned from time to time to be on late duty.

· Is aware of, and/or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship's standard operation, in order to assist guests and crew with inquiries.

Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum five years experience of which at least two years working as a Demi Chef De Partie Pastry (including apprenticeship) experience in high volume kitchen environment.

Must be proficient in pastry and bakery sections.

Proficiency in safe food handling, HACCP / USPH.

Good management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

Good communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

Superior customer service, team building, and conflict resolution skills.

Ship experience is a plus.