Onboard Pastry Chef — Craft Desserts for River Voyages

American Cruise Lines; Kake (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with matching

Travel, room and board, uniforms, and 

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks a Pastry Chef to craft desserts and pastries for onboard service across our vessels. You will lead daily production, maintain quality, and ensure menu adherence while living aboard in a dynamic culinary environment.

The role requires an associate degree in culinary arts or pastry/baking and 3–5 years of pastry production experience. TWIC clearance and pre-employment checks are required; onboard life offers a compact, lively kitchen and disciplined teamwork.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in high-quality dessert and pastry production.
• Understanding of professional baking, pastries, and F&B knowledge.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• TWIC credential and ability to work onboard.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creativity and prepare all desserts, bread, pastries, cookies, etc. required for vessel each day.
• Prepare and serve items according to recipes, portion size, and presentation standards.
• Set up, maintain, and break down station to FDA standards.
• Taste products to assess quality and notify Executive Chef of shortages or issues.
• Schedule production of baked goods and maintain inventory of fresh items.
• Operate food production equipment as instructed and maintain professional appearance.

Skills

Culinary arts knowledge

Food & beverage knowledge

Problem solving

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking

3–5 years of experience in quality production

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks a Pastry Chef to craft desserts and pastries for onboard service across our vessels. You will lead daily production, maintain quality, and ensure menu adherence while living aboard in a dynamic culinary environment.

The role requires an associate degree in culinary arts or pastry/baking and 3–5 years of pastry production experience. TWIC clearance and pre-employment checks are required; onboard life offers a compact, lively kitchen and disciplined teamwork.