1st Cook Pastry for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

V.Ships Leisure
Recruiter:
V.Ships Leisure
Category:
Galley Jobs
Positions:
Cook / Commis de Cuisine, Commis de Cuisine Pastry
Published:
August 19, 2025

V.Ships Leisure is looking for 1st Cook Pastry on behalf of Orient Express Sailing Yachts.
The Pastry Cook is responsible for the production of all pastry items onboard (Guest and Crew), according to standards established by our culinary partners. 

Key Responsibilities

  • The Pastry Cook be assigned a station in the pastry to prepare all pastry items for the vessel. He/she be assigned to the day shift or night shift, depending on operational needs.
  • Assists with the transportation of food items from the main stores to the pastry when assigned.
  • Duties include the cleaning and sanitizing of their working area and working utensils following the United States Public Health rules and regulations and all times.
  • Will be assigned occasionally in an early standby in the pastry for USPH purposes.
  • Is aware of and/or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship’s standard operation, to assist guests and crew members with inquiries.
  • Active participation in onboard training programs.
  • Additional duties, not mentioned here, will be expected as per management request. 

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

  • Languages: Fluent English.
  • Education: High school degree or related. Culinary training mandatory.
  • Previous professional experience: 2 years in a similar capacity in a luxury culinary environment.
  • Shipboard experience: Not required but preferred.
  • Valid STCW certificates.
  • Valid Pre-Employment Medical.
  • C1D visa mandatory for all positions.  

About Orient Express

For the past 140 years, Orient Express has been sublimating the Art of Travel with luxury trains, unique experiences and collections of rare objects. And soon the heritage of this legendary train will be transported to a collection of hotels and sailing yachts around the world. Introducing a new art de vivre, a different kind of journey that promises unforgettable moments along the way and the same destination since the beginning: to make dreams come true.


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