Confectioner

GP Solution; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Faststream Recruitment is seeking an experienced Confectioner for a leading luxury ocean cruise operator. The role supports the Executive Pastry Chef in delivering high standards across onboard pastry, confectionery, desserts, and showpiece production.

Responsibilities include preparing and presenting desserts, pastries, confectionery, showpieces, and decorations; maintaining food quality, presentation, cleanliness, sanitation, and safe food handling; and training and supporting pastry team

Qualifications

• Culinary Institute Diploma or apprenticeship as a Pâtissier.
• 4+ years in a luxury food operation as an Assistant Pastry Chef or 3 years onboard pastry experience on a luxury cruise ship.
• Very good spoken English and STCW certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present desserts, pastries, confectionery, showpieces, and decorations.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, cleanliness, sanitation and safe handling.
• Train and support pastry team members.

Skills

Pastry skills

English proficiency

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary Institute Diploma

Pâtissier apprenticeship

Job description

Accepting applications Posted 14 Sep 2026 Closes 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

Location Not stated

Work setting Offshore

Rotation 5 months on board and 2 months vacation

Industry Maritime

Employer Faststream Recruitment

About the role

Faststream Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Confectioner for a leading luxury ocean cruise operator. The role supports the Executive Pastry Chef in delivering high standards across onboard pastry, confectionery, desserts, and showpiece production. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting desserts, pastries, confectionery, showpieces, and decorations; maintaining food quality, presentation, cleanliness, sanitation, and safe food handling; and training and supporting pastry team members. Candidates should have a Culinary Institute Diploma or completed apprenticeship as a Pâtissier, at least 4 years of experience in a luxury food operation as an Assistant Pastry Chef or 3 years of onboard pastry experience on a luxury cruise ship, strong pastry and culinary knowledge, very good spoken English, and valid STCW certification with relevant seafarer documentation or willingness to obtain. The position offers a salary of $4020 per month worked onboard and a rotation of 5 months onboard and 2 months vacation.