OCEAN - Assistant Chef de Partie Pastry

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person®.

Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Part of our Galley team on our Ocean vessels, the Assistant Chef de Partie Pastry effectively 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.
• The Assistant Chef de Partie Pastry reports to Chef de Partie Pastry, Sous Chef Pastry and Executive Pastry Chef

WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD

• Run a productive Galley section independently, in conjunction with the Pastry Cook, submit daily food requisitions; regularly communicate any relevant provision issues to the Chef de Partie Pastry, Pastry Sous Chef and/or Executive Pastry Chef.
• Ensure that menus, recipes, guidelines and methods provided by the Chef de Partie Pastry, Pastry Sous Chef and/or Executive Pastry Chef are followed accordingly.
• Ensure the disciplined running of shifts and productivity & maintain the expected level of food quality in the area of responsibility, as per the Chef de Partie Pastry’s, Pastry Sous Chef and/or Executive Pastry Chef instructions.
• Conduct regular recipe reviews and make adjustments, if necessary, communicating such adjustments to the Chef de Partie Pastry, Pastry Sous Chef and/or Executive Pastry Chef; countercheck daily Storeroom deliveries, for accuracy, and communicate any discrepancies to the relevant Supervisor.
• Ensure economical work practices and control food production to minimize and/or avoid wastage.
• Ensure that food preparations/storage are in line with all Public Health Policies and Company Regulations and enforce & maintain “clean as you go” work habits.
• Ensure mise-en-place for all areas of responsibility are prepared 15 minutes prior to service.

WHY JOIN VIKING?

Elevate Your Career

Regardless of where you are on your career journey, Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with:

• Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services
• On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly
• A lifelong network of hospitality professionals from many different countries
• Internal transfer opportunities to River, Ocean and Expedition ships

On board our ship

• Lodging, meals, unlimited Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members
• Crew cabins with only 2 berths (you will have one roommate).
• Travel to/from the ship provided by Viking
• Crew-only deck, dedicated recreational spaces and activities
• Access to use the guest fitness center during certain hours

Employee benefits

• Referral program
• Loyalty bonuses
• Tax-free salary

YOUR RPOFILE

• Shipboard experience or premium hospitality experience, at least 6 months / 1 contract in the same role, advanced culinary skills, are required.
• 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.
• Flexible, stress resistant, committed team player and exceptional work ethic is required. Must be proficient in effecting tasks and work efficiently & productively.
• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards, with excellent knowledge of all Public Health and Sanitary Policies are required.
• 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.

APPLICATION AND JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION

Our roles will be subject to our appearance standards (including in relation to visible tattoos) and employees are expected to project a professional image at all times. Visible tattoos are not permitted. Tattoos concealed with make-up, skin-colored sleeves or any covering other than the company uniform will still be considered visible for the purposes of our appearance standards. Exemptions to this may be considered on a case-by-case basis where appropriate. Tattoo removal may not result in successful employment and therefore is not encouraged and is the candidate’s personal decision. Furthermore, any offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required by the company. For further information, please contact our recruiting team.

DISCLAIMER

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