2nd Commis Pizza Aboard Cruise, Travel & Growth

Princess Cruises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Double cabin accommodation

Ship travel provided

Access to exclusive onboard areas

Welfare and development programs

Travel the world

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Princess Cruises is seeking a 2nd Commis Pizza to join the galley on a fixed term contract. You will prepare, bake, and assemble pizzas, honing dough handling and presentation as part of a cruise ship kitchen team.

You will work under guidance from the Chief Baker and CDP Pizza, ensuring timely production, quality, and adherence to recipes, safety, and portion controls aboard international itineraries.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a pizza, bakery, or similar galley/kitchen environment.
• Working knowledge of basic pizza preparation, dough handling, topping, baking, and presentation standards.
• Basic understanding of food safety, public health, and sanitation regulations, ideally including cruise or large-scale catering operations.
• Ability to follow standard recipes, portion controls, and production schedules accurately.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and complete work within set deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written, with the ability to understand kitchen instructions and safety guidance.
• A proactive, positive attitude with a strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and supporting a safe, inclusive working environment.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and develop skills to progress within the bakery/pizza team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and bake pizzas and related items in line with company recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Develop skills and confidence across the full pizza range by routinely practicing dough handling, topping, baking, slicing, and service preparation techniques.
• Follow guidance from the Chief Baker and CDP Pizza to plan and execute daily production, adjusting as needed for guest volume and itinerary.
• Monitor ingredient quality, rotation, and availability, promptly informing the Chief Baker/CDP Pizza of any shortages or issues.
• Use ingredients efficiently, strictly following recipes and portion controls to minimize waste while maintaining product quality.
• Set up, operate, clean, and store pizza equipment and workstations safely and hygienically in accordance with public health and company standards.
• Adhere to the daily production schedule and any special requests, ensuring products are ready on time for all relevant outlets and service periods.
• Support a clean, organized, and safe galley environment, promptly addressing spills and hazards and participating in scheduled cleaning routines.
• Work collaboratively with the broader galley and restaurant teams to deliver a consistent, high-quality pizza offering and positive guest experience.

Skills

Pizza preparation

Dough handling

Food safety

Kitchen organisation

Teamwork

English communication

Tools

Pizza ovens

Dough mixers

Job description

Princess Cruises is seeking a 2nd Commis Pizza to join the galley on a fixed term contract. You will prepare, bake, and assemble pizzas, honing dough handling and presentation as part of a cruise ship kitchen team.

You will work under guidance from the Chief Baker and CDP Pizza, ensuring timely production, quality, and adherence to recipes, safety, and portion controls aboard international itineraries.