Chef de Partie Pastry (Chef)

Position: Chef de Partie Pastry (Chef)

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Prepare meals to the fullest satisfaction of our guests in accordance with Viking River Cruises Standards and HACCP rules.

ASSIGNMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professional preparation and distribution of daily meals including breakfast, lunch, tea time, dinner, etc. for crew and guests in accordance with Executive Chef manual and menu cycle
• Ordering of stock in cooperation with Executive Chef
• Correct handling of all products and equipment
• Ensuring of perfect cleanliness in working area in accordance with HACCP rules
• Conducting stock takes; inventory according to company procedures
• Preparation to open and close ships at start and end of season
• Assistance in other departments upon instruction from supervisors (if required)
• Performance according to company standards and HACCP rules
• Participation in loading processes
• Correct storage of stock; establishing of par levels
• Active participation in onboard training programs

Supervisor: Executive Chef, Sous-Chef
Gives instructions to: Commis de Cuisine
Receives instructions from: Sous-Chef, Executive Chef, Corporate Executive Chef, Corporate Operation Manager

DUTIES

• The holder of the position undertakes not to pass over the company’s information, manuals, information on business developments and EDP data to any third party or publicize or retain same for personal use after leaving the job.
• The company reserves the right to demand compensation for damages in the event of a breach of this instruction and take legal action against the staff.
• Conduct and appearance in accordance with the rules and regulations of Viking River Cruises AG

Profile

• Min. 2 years professional experience in hotel /catering industry/ restaurants
• Previous experience as a pastry chef
• International experience /ship experience is an asset
• Good English skills, other languages are an asset
• Ability to work independently, service-oriented and guest focused
• Ability to train and motivate subordinates
• Flexibility and stress resistance, team player, commitment, positive personality, neat appearance

GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS
Job Description •Contract •Company Rules and Regulations •Onboard ABC • Viking College • Uniform Regulation • Executive Chef Manual

About Viking Cruises

Viking Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise company, offers scenic cruising along the rivers of Europe, Russia, China, Southeast Asia and Egypt. Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown to a fleet of 53 vessels and over 100,000 passengers annually. Viking has been honored multiple times in Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” Awards and Condé Nast Traveler’s “Gold List” as well as recognized by the editors of Cruise Critic as “Best River Cruise Line.” Today Viking continues its rapid growth with its first Ocean vessel beginning operations in 2015, and plans to grow the River Cruise fleet even larger in the next two years. The opportunities and challenges in this growth provide and excellent work environment for high performing individuals with a desire to achieve and excel.

Viking Cruises is an equal opportunity employer.