Pastry Chef for Pullmantur

Since 2006, Pullmantur Ship Management Ltd. (Pullmantur) is part of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line group. From that time on, Azamara, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Tui and Pullmantur have working together, but each brand has his own characteristics, procedures, routes, ships and goals that can be slightly different from each other. Our main office is inMadrid–Spain, and we also have offices in Brazil,France,PortugalandMexico. We encourage you to investigate more about our brand in Pullmantur´s web page.

Pullmantur is currently seeking Pastry Chef to join our team.

The selected candidate directs, supervises and assists in the activities of subordinates engaged in the preparation of the established quality of all Pastry and Bakery items for service to passengers and crew.

This position requires availability to work on board during six months, and after that the candidate will be able to enjoy a minimum two months vacation before the next possible embarkation. This position also includes the vacation payment, which is five days per month worked.

Potential candidates must have a minimum of three years experience as Pastry Chef onboard Cruise Ships or in the Hotel Catering. In addition to the above a minimum three years experience in managing culinary teams in a size of ten to twenty persons. Besides that, a minimum of four years experience in active high quantity of food preparation within the Pastry Department is required. Good knowledge of Pastry preparation, presentation and preservation is a must. Specific knowledge on preparation of pastry decoration items from various products is desirable.

You can be the next person to join one of the amazing Pullmantur ships and take part into an international, professional and motivating team!

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Responsible for directing, supervising and assisting in the preparation of all Food items produced in the Pastry and Bakery in accordance with the established menus and recipes.
• Directly responsible for implementing and executing food handling and cleaning procedures in accordance with Sanitation standards in the assigned partie in the kitchen organization as outlined in the Safe Food Handling Manual and cleaning specifications per partie.
• Responsible for checking that quantity and quality of items ordered from stores are received and stored in proper condition and thereafter used in the correct way.
• Prepares a daily work plan for all employees assigned to his partie in accordance with the planned menu and recipes for the day.
• Maintains a high level of productivity, cleanliness and sanitation throughout the entire galley area at all times.
• Works closely and cooperates with superiors, colleagues and subordinates in order to achieve the highest possible passenger satisfaction from the products served.

Hiring requirements:

• Formal degree in food, management from a recognized International culinary institution preferably specialized on Pastry Department.
• Ability to understand instructions and to execute them efficiently.
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and distinctly.
• Basic Sanitation and Public Health and HACCP Training Certificate.
• Proof of continuing education translated in certificates or letter of participation in specialized courses.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Ability to accommodate to an six months on / two months off contract schedule for this onboard position.
• Ability to adjust to, and to work in a multi national environment.
• A valid passport (minimum 1 year counting from the embarkation date).
• A valid Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping (STCW) certificate.
• Ability to obtain the required visa, depending on the embarkation port.
• Pass Pullmantur pre-employment medical examination.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Have a Seaman’s book (desirable).
• Ability to participate in emergency life-saving drills and required training.