What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Chef position at American Cruise Lines?
Pastry Chef
Come work at the fastest growing USA-flagged cruise line company! American Cruise Lines operates the newest and best fleet of modern cruise vessels in the country. While working and traveling onboard, you will enjoy the most scenic waterways America has to offer. Inflation may be up, but as an American Cruise Lines Employee, IT’S NOT.
Some of the Major Perks will include:
- Company-paid travel to and from the vessels
- All Meals 100% provide for FREE
- Company provided uniforms
- Free Room and Board. All you need to bring are your personal clothes and a few toiletries. Enjoy saving your very competitive pay, rather than spend it on food and transportation.
- Paid Training
Opening Soon - American Cruise Lines Culinary Training Center in Salt Lake City, UT.
- Training for pre-deployment, career development, and recurring practice to hone your already-excellent skills as they continue to grow.
American Cruise Lines (ACL), the largest USA flagged cruise line in the United States, is looking to add multiple Pastry Chefs to our shipboard team as we gear up for our 2022 season. Our uniquely designed vessels, culturally enriching destinations and utmost care to our passengers have enabled us to provide the most desirable small ship cruise vacations anywhere.
We make it a top priority to offer a first-class dining experience at every meal. Exceptional cuisine is prepared by chefs who have extensive culinary credentials and training from some of the most prestigious culinary institutes. Using only the freshest ingredients, menus are inspired by regional and local specialties.
The Pastry Chef should have Culinary Expertise and experience to make a wide variety of desserts as well as Baked Goods, including Confectionary Work. Must be able to understand and appreciate the subtleties of flavor pairings and different taste, and have a good aesthetic sense for food and pastry presentation. The position is responsible for adhering to the daily matrix consisting of Desserts, Tea Time, Pastries, Breads and other duties assigned by the Corporation and/or the galley Executive Chef. The Pastry Chef must be creative and continually researching and testing new and different dessert and baking recipes to ensure that each guest and crew have an exceptional dining experience.
We make it a top priority to offer a first-class dining experience at every meal. Exceptional cuisine is prepared by chefs who have extensive culinary credentials and training from some of the most prestigious culinary institutes. Using only the freshest ingredients, menus are inspired by regional and local specialties.
The Pastry Chef should have Culinary Expertise and experience to make a wide variety of desserts as well as Baked Goods, including Confectionary Work. Must be able to understand and appreciate the subtleties of flavor pairings and different taste, and have a good aesthetic sense for food and pastry presentation. The position is responsible for adhering to the daily matrix consisting of Desserts, Tea Time, Pastries, Breads and other duties assigned by the Corporation and/or the galley Executive Chef. The Pastry Chef must be creative and continually researching and testing new and different dessert and baking recipes to ensure that each guest and crew have an exceptional dining experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversees creativity and prepares all desserts, bread, pastries, cookies, etc. required for vessel each day.
- Set-up, maintain, and breaks down station according to FDA Standards.
- Taste all products produced to assess quality.
- Notifies Executive Chef of all product shortages and equipment maintenance issues.
- Prepares and serves items in accordance with established procedures, recipes, and portion size and presentations standards.
- Maintains accurate counts on all food items prepared insuring no discrepancies in amount of food needed verses amount of food prepared.
- Schedules production of all baked goods to maintain an inventory of fresh baked goods at all times.
- Use food production equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Clean and maintain station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills.
- Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
- Ensure that each guest has a positive and memorable experience.
- Basic understanding of Professional Baking and Pastries.
- Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
- Commitment to Quality Service, and food & beverage knowledge.
Qualifications
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
- Must be able to work around 12 hours per day.
- An Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking and/or 3-5 years of experience with an emphasis on Quality Production.
- Ability to reach, bend, and frequently lift/move items up to 50 lbs.
- Be able to work in a standing position for extended amounts of time.
- Ability to Multi-task.
- Ability to work in a TEAM environment.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Adapt and adjust on a daily basis as last minute requests or changes may occur.
- Ability to be on a work rotation of 8 weeks onboard followed by 1 to 2 weeks off.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
- Complete criminal background check