Onboard Pastry Chef - Creative Desserts at Sea

Lindblad Expeditions; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindblad Expeditions seeks a Pastry Chef to lead on-board baking and pastry production across guest dining experiences on expedition ships. You will craft breads, pastries, and desserts, and adapt menus for gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-safe needs while ensuring consistent quality.

Working with the Head Chef, you’ll manage daily production, inventory, and sanitation, on an eight weeks on / four weeks off rotation in a remote, at-sea environment with long 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Formal training in culinary or baking/pastry is preferred.
• Strong baking and pastry skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment on board ship.

Responsibilities

• Participates in actual baking of guest breakfast, lunch, and dinner breads, plus spreads and jams.
• Prepares and plates guest desserts with mise en place, sauces and garnishes.
• Prepares dietary-restricted baked goods (GF, vegan, kosher, lactose-free).
• May assist in production of crew meals and supports Head Chef on orders and inventory.
• Maintains sanitary standards in the galley and follows CDC/Health Canada guidelines.

Skills

Baking & Pastry

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Culinary/Baking & Pastry training

Job description

Lindblad Expeditions seeks a Pastry Chef to lead on-board baking and pastry production across guest dining experiences on expedition ships. You will craft breads, pastries, and desserts, and adapt menus for gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-safe needs while ensuring consistent quality.

Working with the Head Chef, you’ll manage daily production, inventory, and sanitation, on an eight weeks on / four weeks off rotation in a remote, at-sea environment with long 12-hour shifts.