Onboard Pastry Chef — Craft Desserts for River Voyagers

American Cruise Lines; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Covered travel, room, and board expenses

Job summary

A prominent cruise line is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join its team for the 2026 season. This role requires culinary expertise in creating desserts and baked goods, maintaining high presentation standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Culinary Arts or relevant experience and will work on a ship for 6-8 weeks at a time with two weeks of unpaid vacation. Competitive daily rate and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with an emphasis on quality production.
• Basic understanding of professional baking and pastries.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve items in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate counts on all food items prepared.
• Ensure that each guest has a positive and memorable experience.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organization skills

Self-motivation

Commitment to quality service

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking

Job description

A prominent cruise line is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join its team for the 2026 season. This role requires culinary expertise in creating desserts and baked goods, maintaining high presentation standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Culinary Arts or relevant experience and will work on a ship for 6-8 weeks at a time with two weeks of unpaid vacation. Competitive daily rate and benefits offered.