Pastry Chef

Responsibilities

• Oversight of creativity and preparation of all desserts, bread, pastries, cookies, etc. required for vessel each day.
• Prepare and serve items in accordance with established procedures, recipes, portion size, and presentation standards.
• Set-up, maintain, and break down station according to FDA Standards.
• Taste all products produced to assess quality.
• Notify the Executive Chef of any product shortages or equipment maintenance issues.
• Schedule the production of all baked goods.
• Maintain accurate counts on all food items prepared to prevent discrepancies between amount of food needed and food prepared.
• Use food production equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Ensure that each guest has a positive and memorable experience.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking, and/or 3-5 years of experience with an emphasis on quality production.
• Basic understanding of professional baking and pastries and food & beverage knowledge.
• Problem solving skills, organization skills, and self-motivation.
• Commitment to quality service.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must complete a criminal background check.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Work Schedule

• 7 days per week while onboard the ship.
• 6-8 weeks working with 2 weeks of unpaid vacation.
• This is a full-time, exempt position.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive daily rate.
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.
• Covered Expenses: American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training.

Essential Functions

• Experience from ships experiencing constant motion.
• Ability to adapt and adjust daily to last-minute requests or changes.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work around 12 hours per day.
• Ability to assist in the event of an on-board emergency by quickly climbing up a ladder, opening, and passing through a 20” diameter hatch.
• Ability to stand for your entire shift.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently bend, squat and reach.
• Ability to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use stairs frequently.

Job Sites

• Across the nation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We base all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.