Adventure Cruise Pastry Chef

Positions at Sea - UnCruise Adventures; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 28,726 - 37,693; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotation schedule (6-8 weeks sailing)

Room and board when scheduled

Credential reimbursement

Health care benefits

Job summary

UnCruise Adventures is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead baking, preparation, and presentation of breads, pastries, and desserts aboard our cruises. You will assist with plate‑up, galley duties, and occasional crew meals, while maintaining high standards for dietary accommodations.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in a kitchen/galley and 2+ years in pastries, with strong time management and teamwork skills. Position requires living aboard with multi‑week rotations and no days off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in a general kitchen or galley setting.
• Minimum of 2 years working with pastries and desserts.
• Proficient in creating breads, desserts, and pastries for guests with special diets and allergies, such as gluten‑free, dairy‑free, nut allergies, etc.
• Good time management skills: ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Must be hardworking, flexible and willing to communicate professionally with the Chef and other crew members.
• Able to get along with co‑workers and support a team environment.
• Comfortable living and working in close quarters with other crewmembers for many weeks at a time, with no days off.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items for special diets for guests and crew as needed for vegan, gluten‑free, nut allergies, etc.
• On rare occasions may be asked to help prep or cook meals in addition to baking responsibilities.
• Assist the Chef(s) with plate‑up and clean‑up of breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily; this includes supporting the dish station.
• Assist with weekly storing of provisions even if working as an overnight baker.
• Maintain accurate inventories to ensure appropriate stocking levels and proper rotation of perishable food stores; this includes the cleaning and organization of all storage areas in galley, freezer, refrigerator, and storeroom. Work closely with the Chef to help create weekly orders based on inventory.
• Assist with maintaining proper sanitation in the galley under the Chef’s discretion.
• Interact with guests in a friendly and courteous manner. Escort guests to stateroom at start of cruise and assist in the handling of luggage. Participate in evening activities and in galley tour as directed by Chef or Hotel Manager.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Time management

Team communication

Hardworking

Flexibility

Job description

UnCruise Adventures is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead baking, preparation, and presentation of breads, pastries, and desserts aboard our cruises. You will assist with plate‑up, galley duties, and occasional crew meals, while maintaining high standards for dietary accommodations.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in a kitchen/galley and 2+ years in pastries, with strong time management and teamwork skills. Position requires living aboard with multi‑week rotations and no days off.