Demi Chef de Partie Pastry

Department: Galley

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Chef de Partie Pastry

Description

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, we operate a fleet of modern Love Boats each offering exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe. 

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly and attentive service like only Princess can. 

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

As Demi Chef De Partie Pastry you will create lasting memories by providing exceptional service and beverage recommendations to all guests that selected Princess Cruises as their vacation getaway. 

Key Responsibilities

• Always carries out production in assigned area/station according to Company recipes and picture presentations as directed by the Executive Pastry Bakery Chef or Chef de Partie Pastry.
• Always ensures that assigned section recipe files are maintained and available to assigned staff.
• Supervises Commis Pastry in an assigned service station during operational activities as directed by the Executive Pastry Bakery Chef or Chef De Partie Pastry.
• Always practices batch cooking/preparation process (for soufflés, puddings, crème-brulee, etc.) to eliminate waste.
• Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of the ingredient consumption required for daily production and always follows recipes to eliminate waste; always informs the Executive Pastry Bakery Chef or Chef De Partie Pastry when fluctuations occur.
• Assists in on-the-job training for new-to-vessel / first-contract Pastry staff in assigned sections as directed by the  Executive Pastry Bakery Chef or Chef De Partie Pastry.
• Continually seeks guidance from the Executive Pastry Bakery Chef or Chef De Partie Pastry to ensure production is executed according to Princess’s recipes.
• Maintains current, accurate knowledge of public health standards and ensures continuous compliance with all hotel-related Public Health and Food Management Policies and Procedures.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Formal qualification in Pastry Arts from a recognized culinary training institution.
• At least four years of pastry experience with at least one year experience as 1st Commis Pastry
• Recent experience in high-volume Pastry production preferably from large hotels/resorts or cruise ships.
• Solid knowledge of international pastry recipes and preparation process
• Solid knowledge of USPH Standards, Food Safety and Waste Management.
• Command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of the foundation of guest service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our guests. 
• Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities. 
• Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality. 
• Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience. 
• Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.

Benefits

Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, shared cabin accommodations, meals, exceptional amenities, and extensive learning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates. 
Regardless of the rank or role, we are all one Princess team. Princess Cruises is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.