Job Description

Baker for Silversea Cruises

Department: Hotel

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

V.Ships Leisure is looking for Baker on behalf of Silversea Cruises.
Responsible to deliver a high quality, efficient, individualized and technically excellent bakery operation in accordance with Company Policies and strictly upholding any Public Health standards and towards a goal of achieving total guest satisfaction. Reporting to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares all baked goods following Company set recipes.
• Prepares appropriate quantities of baked goods as specified by the Executive Chef.
• Responsible for requisitions for all ingredients and products necessary to prepare the quantity and variety of baked goods on the menu.
• Collects and cross checks requisition items.
• Ensures a sufficient supply of frozen bread products.
• Ensures economical food production and minimization of food waste.
• Assists with guest chef programs, special functions and cooking demonstrations.
• Prepares bread decorations for various buffet themes and special occasions.
• Responsible to maintain quality and consistency in taste, presentation and appearance according to Company recipes.
• Prepares the early riser trays for guests and crew.
• Ensures proper storage of food to maintain quality and prevent waste in accordance with Company policies and Public Health standards.
• Ensures that all set-ups are completed on schedule.
• Ensures that his/her assigned station is set up according to Company standards, maintaining in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Responsible to transport produce using the correct procedures and utensils from the main galley to assigned outlets.
• Prepares baked goods according to guest intolerances and allergies.
• Displays a working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations.
• Assists with regular inventories of the galley department equipment.
• Properly cleans and maintains area and equipment according to Public Health standards.
• Executes strict Public Health practices in all aspects of the position.
• Ensures the readiness for any announced or unannounced Public Health inspection, whether it’s completed internally or by external authorities.
• Ensures that the logging of all fridge temperatures in assigned areas are in accordance with Company procedures and Public Health standards.
• Properly and carefully uses ship equipment and truthfully reports faulty or broken equipment.
• Strives to minimize breakage and wastage and follows proper procedures when disposing of garbage.
• Displays cost and quality awareness.
• Assists managers and supervisors with the training and induction of new personnel.
• Proactively responds to issues or potential problems quickly and efficiently involving relevant people as required. Communicates any challenges, complaints or service difficulties to immediate supervisor.
• Attends all training sessions with the aim to further improve his/her level of performance.
• Adherence to the Company’s code of conduct at all times.
• Practices preventative maintenance.
• Keeps the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance.
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures set forth by the Company, is accountable for such practices.
• Incorporates Company service standards, personalized service and sincere hospitality by creating positive experiences for guests, efficiently engaging with guests and anticipating guest needs.
• Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct with all departments around the ship.
• Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar position at an International 5 star establishment.
• Must be experienced in European baking techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of Public Health policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate culinary fundamentals.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Moral integrity is required.