VIKING OCEAN - ASSISTANT CDP PASTRY

Ismira; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid flights

Contract 6 months on/2 off

Fixed return dates

Wi-Fi on board

Free accommodation

Career growth

Job summary

ISMIRA Agency is seeking an Assistant Chef de Partie Pastry for Viking Ocean Cruises. The role supervises onboard pastry production, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.

The candidate will follow established menus and recipes, manage daily requisitions, and maintain hygiene and cost control under senior guidance. Ideal applicants have at least five years of baking experience, with two to three years in a similar assistant CDP pastry role within a luxury hospitality environment, fluent

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years baking experience, including 2–3 years as Assistant CDP Pastry or similar in a 5-star environment
• Advanced pastry & baking skills covering sugar work and chocolate work
• Fluent in English with excellent communication to interpret menus and recipes
• Must be at least 21 years old, able to handle 50+ lbs daily, and work long hours seven days a week

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage onboard Pastry/Bakery production with minimal supervision
• Follow menus and guidelines from senior pastry staff; ensure quality and productivity
• Review recipes and manage storeroom deliveries; report discrepancies
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safe working practices; minimize waste and equipment loss

Skills

Pastry skills

English fluency

Team player

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position ASSISTANT CHEF DE PARTIE PASTRYfor VIKING OCEAN CRUISES!

The Assistant Chef de Partie (CDP) Pastry assists the (CDP) to effectively supervise and manage the onboard Pastry/Bakery Production, ensuring that quality standards and procedures are in line with the Company’s Rules & Regulations and STAR Service Standards.

Viking is a strong and dynamic company - with a growing fleet of more than 80 river ships and seven ocean vessels cruising over 100 itineraries around the world. In 2022, our guests will experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with two expedition ships built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations. We will also expand our operations to the U.S. with the addition of a new Mississippi Rivership.

WHY IS IT COOL TO BECOME A VIKING?

• Paid flights to and from the ship
• Legal employment 6 months on, 2 months off based on 10-hour work day
• Fixed return dates at the end of your contract
• Free shipwide Wi-Fi
• Free accommodation
• Opportunities for growth and advancement in your career

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hold advanced cooking skills, demonstrate the ability to run a productive Galley section independently, in conjunction with the Pastry Cook, requiring minimum supervision; submit daily food requisitions; regularly communicate any relevant provision issues to the Chef de Partie Pastry, Pastry Sous Chef and/or Executive Pastry Chef.
• Ensure that menus, recipes, guidelines and methods provided by the Chef de Partie Pastry, Pastry Sous Chef and/or Executive Pastry Chef are followed accordingly; ensure the disciplined running of shifts and productivity & maintain the expected level of food quality in the area of responsibility, as per the Chef de Partie Pastry’s, Pastry Sous Chef and/or Executive Pastry Chef instructions.
• Conduct regular recipe reviews and make adjustments, if necessary, communicating such adjustments to the Chef de Partie Pastry, Pastry Sous Chef and/or Executive Pastry Chef; countercheck daily Storeroom deliveries, for accuracy, and communicate any discrepancies to the relevant Supervisor.
• Ensure economical work practices and control food production to minimize and/or avoid wastage.
• Ensure that food preparations/storage are in line with all Public Health Policies and Company Regulations and enforce & maintain “clean as you go” work habits.
• Minimize equipment loss/damage, and maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in relevant areas, by applying safe working policies and procedures according to all Public Health Policies and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and returned accordingly, after each use.
• ETC.

YOUR PROFILE

• Minimum 21 years old
• A required minimum of five years of baking experience, including at least two-three years’ experience as an Assistant CDP Pastry or similar role, within a 5 Star hospitality environment; or a formal Culinary
• Education with at least 1 year of experience as an Assistant CDP Pastry or similar role within a 5 Star hospitality environment
• Must have advanced pastry & baking skills covering sugar work, chocolate work and any other specialized skills, as needed.
• Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes.
• Flexible, stress resistant, committed team player and exceptional work ethic is required.
• Must be proficient in effecting tasks and work efficiently & productively.
• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards, with excellent knowledge of all Public Health and Sanitary Policies are required.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, able to physically handle 50+ lbs. (30KGs) on a daily basis, and work a minimum of eleven hours a day, seven days a week.
• Previous cruise industry experience is an advantage.

NOTE: Nationalities that we can process:

! citizens can be accepted if they know and speak Chinese language (Mandarin)

Last updated: February 3, 2025

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