Assistant Pastry Chef (Cruise) – Worldwide

A large and well-known Cruise Line is looking for Assistant Pastry Chefs to join the team onboard their beautiful vessels. Assisting the Pastry Chef in the Supervision of assigned pastry personnel.

Responsibilities :

• Directs, coaches, supports, supervises and evaluates (in conjunction with the Pastry Chef) the performance of all direct reports.
• Responsible for maintaining the quality and consistency in taste according to recipes and photos provided by the corporate office.
• Sets up the pastries display in all the buffets and tea time.
• Has a complete knowledge of the United States Public Health Rules and Regulations and ensures that they are followed throughout the entire operation on a daily basis.
• Ensures that the Pastry Shop’s cleaning schedule established by the Pastry Chef is followed by all personnel on duty after each service, and exercises proper methods to minimize equipment damages.
• Ensures that all Pastry Personnel are at work on time and are in proper, well-maintained uniforms, with special attention to those working in public areas. Personal appearance and hygiene must be according to Company policy.
• Monitors the food production and records the leftovers using the provided forms, minimizing wastage in order to keep food cost within budgets.
• Assists with the preparation of the food requisitions for the Pastry Shop and submits them to the Pastry Chef.
• Assists the Pastry Chef with the completion of the daily pastry consumption re-cap as requested by the Executive Chef.
• Ensures that all items requisitioned arrive in the Pastry Shop and are properly transported and stored in the appropriate places as per the United States Public Health Rules and Regulations.
• Must be present in an early standby each time the ship is subject to a USPH inspection.
• Has a thorough understanding of Time and Attendance procedures, and is familiar with the contracts and work schedule hours / week and supporting documentation.
• Is aware of, and / or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship’s standard operation, in order to assist guests and crewmembers with inquiries.
• Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required.
• Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
• This position is responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and maintenance of records, reports, supplies and equipment.
• Identifies potential expense reductions through cost control. Analyzes operational problems and establishes controls. Reviews timesheets and forwards to the Pastry Chef / Chef for approval. May prepare a variety of reports and letters utilizing personal computer system and equipment.
• Ensures that items are requisitioned in correct quantities, within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established control procedures. Conducts workstation spot checks to ensure items are correctly stored to minimize deterioration and waste.

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