ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position CDP Pastry for VIKING OCEAN CRUISES!
The Chef De Partie Pastry assists the Executive Pastry Chef to effectively run, supervise and manage the onboard Pastry/Bakery Production, ensuring that quality standards and procedures are in line with the Company’s Rules & Regulations and STAR Service Standards.
WHY IS IT COOL TO BECOME A VIKING?
- Paid flights to and from the ship
- Legal employment based on 10-hour work day
- Fixed return dates at the end of your contract
- Free ship wide Wi-Fi
- Free food and accommodation on board
- Opportunities for growth and advancement in your career
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the production of assigned section; maintain quality & consistency in taste; make use of daily checklists to monitor production and preparation levels.
- Work closely with the Kitchen Steward to accomplish tasks related to equipment inventory, control & maintenance etc.; assist the Executive Pastry Chef to create daily food requisitions for all pastry sections; prepare and set up the buffet; countercheck daily Storeroom deliveries, for accuracy.
- Regularly communicate with the Provisions Team, together with the Executive Pastry Chef, to utilize highly perishable food items and check fresh produce chillers, to avoid shortages during the cruise.
- Ensure that Bakery/Pastry personnel transport their provisions with the correct utensils.
- Provide the Crew & Officers’ Mess with a selection of pastry and bakery goods for all meals.
- Assist in conducting the Dinner Service Line, which includes but is not limited to, ensuring smooth and efficient service, presentation and final plating; tour all outlets during service hours.
- Minimize equipment loss/damage, and maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in relevant areas, by applying safe working policies and procedures, according to all Public Health Policies, and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and returned accordingly, after each use.
- Be present (in absence of Sous Chef Pastry and/or Exec. Chef) during loadings for quality control and assurance; prepare daily electronic requisitions (in absence of Sous Chef Pastry and/or Exec. Chef).
- Ensure that the pastry/adjacent areas are ready for any announced and/or unannounced Public Health inspections, done either by the Ships’ Management or local authorities (public health inspectors). The CDP Pastry must be present for all inspections.
- Ensure that all menus, recipes, methods and specifications are adhered to, and spot-check all venues serving pastry/baked goods on a daily basis to ensure that all pastry/bakery outlets & displays are in line with the quality & cleanliness of Viking’s Standards and all Public Health Policies. Visit various pastry/baked goods preparation stations & conduct random tastings to correct any discrepancies (quality/taste/appearance) immediately.
YOUR PROFILE:
- Minimum 21 years old
- A required minimum of eight years’ baking experience, including at least two years’ experience as a Chef de Partie Pastry or similar position, within a 5 Star hospitality environment; or a formal culinary education and at least two years of experience as a CDP Pastry
- Must have advanced pastry & baking skills covering sugar work, chocolate work and any other specialized skills, as needed.
- Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes.
- Must have experience in leading multi-cultural teams; flexible, stress resistant, committed team player
- Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards are required, with excellent knowledge of all Public Health and Sanitary Policies; team builder with exceptional work ethic, motivational skills and coaching abilities.
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, able to physically handle 50+ lbs. (30KGs) on a daily basis, and work a minimum of eleven hours a day, seven days a week.
- Previous cruise industry experience is an advantage.
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Last updated: August 26, 2023
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