Baker

BAKER 
BUSINESS AREA: HOTEL
LINE MANAGER: SOUS CHEF BAKER
JOB PURPOSE
An exciting opportunity exists for a world class Baker to join our newly created luxurycruise line. The primary responsibility of the Baker is to assist the Head Baker in effectively supervising and managing the onboard Bakery Production.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Ensure that Quality Standards and Procedures are in line with company Rules and Regulations.
• Possess good knowledge of the Bakery and an understanding of culinary terms.
• Possess knowledge of the various types of grains and flour, gluten-free bread options, and food-related allergies.
• Manage the preparation of bakery items requiring good professional bakery skills, with the help of the Sous Chef
& Executive Baker.
• Responsible for the production of bakery goods such as different bread rolls, Danish, breads, croissants, etc.
• Master bread decorations for the various buffet themes and special occasions as required by the operation.
• Maintain quality and consistency in taste, presentation, and appearance, according to recipes and pictures.
• Maintain a disciplined shift and be in control of both the production and personnel assigned.
• Ensure that bakery personnel is guided and trained to increase productivity.
• Read, understand, follow and prepare company recipes.
• Ensure that menus, recipes, guidelines & methods provided are followed.
• Able to work in any section of the Bakery Department and demonstrate methods and recipes to subordinates.
• Maintain and ensure that Public Health regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) are followed
at all times on board.
• Conduct spot-checks and any type of inspections (SMS, PH) as necessary.
• Rectify any discrepancies immediately.
• Prepare the daily electronic requisitions according to the guest count and forecast figures.
• Communicate to the Sous Chef Baker and Executive Baker, any relevant provision issues on a daily basis.
• Control and maintain all Bakery equipment distributed to staff, ensuring that it is cleaned and/or sanitized and
returned in an acceptable condition after each use.
• Monitor the cleaning, handling, and storage of all Bakery equipment.
• Justify, record, and report any damages and/or malfunctions.
• Ensure the recipe-training program is conducted as required, corrected if needed, and communicated to
Executive Baker.
• Control food production to minimize/avoid waste.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
QUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)
• Advanced Bakery Skills.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field, in a luxury hospitality establishment or upscale cruise line.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Communicate effectively with the senior management.
• Possess ability to lead and make decisions.
• Good administrative skills.
• Experienced in coaching subordinates.
• Must be cost and quality conscious.
• Adhere to specific scheduled work hours, yet be flexible if circumstances require it.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs to include but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Bakery School degree.
• Food Hygiene Certification.
VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
Posses a valid passport and a seaman bo