Baker for Hebridean Sky & Island Sky cruise vessels

V.Ships Leisure is looking for Baker for Hebridean Sky & Island Sky cruise vessels on behalf of Oceanic Leisure.
The MS Hebridean Sky and MS Island Sky are sister vessels. These 118-passenger, all-suite ships are considered among the finest small cruise vessels in the world, offering unusually spacious accommodation, public areas, and outside decks.
The Baker is assistant to the Pastry Chef. The Baker’s status is that of Rating, equivalent to Chef de Partie. The Baker reports directly to the Sous Chef.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Sous Chef in the efficient supervision of the galley, including, but not limited to, monitoring, and training team members, ensuring an efficient and cost-effective food service operation 
• Identifying development opportunities and supporting, motivating and directing the bakery team 
• Supervision of the following ranks: 2nd Cook, Assistant Cook 
• Supporting the Sous Chef in achieving the lowest possible food cost and minimum waste while providing food for guests, officers and crew to a quantity and standard that ensures customer satisfaction across all areas 
• Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures 
• Ensuring the provision of bread and Danish pastry products to guests, officers and crew in accordance with the company’s expected consumption and presentation standards 
• Requisitioning and preparing all bakery products to achieve efficient consumption analysis against the menu cycle and food cost, supervising and training staff where necessary 
• Checking quantity and quality of goods received into the bakery section and immediately reporting any discrepancies to the Pastry Chef 
• Supervising the correct storage of all bakery products in accordance with the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures 
• Assisting  the Hotel Stores Manager with the preparation of bakery orders 
• Supervising cleaning standards and ensuring schedules for the refrigerators, ambient store cupboards and ice machines are adhered to and logs completed in accordance with the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures 
• Adherence to galley schedules in accordance with operational needs and the Maritime Labour Convention Safe handling and preparation of raw ingredients and ready to eat bakery products to ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, food safety and dish presentation at every stage 
• Assisting the Sous Chef in meeting the specific dietary needs of guests, officers and crew 
• Ensuring effective communication and teamwork between the bakery, galley team and other departments Reporting galley defects in line with company policies and procedures 
• Supporting the Sous Chef to ensure effective complaint resolution in response to guest complaints 
• Contributing to the completion of daily, weekly and end of cruise reports and documentation in accordance with company policy and procedures 
• Supervising garbage duties to ensure safe disposal and environmental compliance in accordance with company policy and procedures 
• Contributing to the daily meal count in accordance with company policy and procedures 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

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Relevant experience in a similar capacity

About Oceanic

As a world-leading marine services provider, we offer industry-leading tailored solutions to our clients and deliver exceptional service to all types of vessels, underpinned by our commitment to crew wellbeing, and guided by our commitment for implementing sustainable business practices and promoting environmental sustainability.

The physical and mental welfare and wellbeing of our crew members is paramount. With our seafarers’ centric approach, we pride ourselves on the support we provide them in all aspects of their lives. This benefits our clients by ensuring their vessels are operated safely, efficiently and cost effectively.