
Asst. Baker
- Recruiter:
- MSC Cruises / Explora Journeys
- Category:
- Galley Jobs
- Position:
- Commis de Cuisine Baker
- Published:
- September 23, 2025
Your Purpose
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Baker is the preparation of bakery items that require basic professional bakery skills.
Your Impact
• Assist Executive Baker to produce Bakery goods on time and in line with Company Standards.
• Responsible for the production of bakery goods such as different bread rolls, Danish, breads, croissants, etc.
• Able to work in any section of the Bakery Department.
• Maintain a disciplined shift and be in control of both the production and personnel assigned.
• Ensure that menus, recipes, guidelines and methods provided are followed.
• Maintain quality and consistency in taste, presentation, and appearance, according to recipes and pictures.
• Produce and maintain the expected level of food quality in the area of responsibility.
• Master bread decorations for the various buffet themes and special occasions as required by the operation.
• Prepare the daily electronic requisitions according to the guest count and forecast figures.
• Communicate to the Baker and Head Baker, any relevant provision issues on a daily basis.
• Maintain and ensure that Public Health regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) are followed at all times on board.
• Correctly apply the food safety procedures and food quality requirements related to all processes.
• Possess knowledge of the various types of grains and flour, gluten-free bread options, and food-related allergies.
• Read, understand, follow and prepare company recipes.
• Maintain assigned area in preparation for the announced or unannounced inspection done by the Sanitation Manager or the actual inspectors.
• 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.
• Control food production to minimize/avoid waste.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
• Assist the Procurement team with storing operations and quality control.
Your Journey So Far
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the field, in a luxury hospitality establishment or upscale cruise line.
• Basic knowledge on food safety
•Communicate effectively with the senior management.
• Possess the ability to lead and make decisions.
• Must be cost and quality conscious.
• Adhere to specific scheduled work hours yet be flexible if circumstances require it.
• High School education or international equivalent.
• Bakery School degree.
• Food Hygiene Certification
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs to include but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
Your Essentials
• Passport, visas, certificates as specified by the company and as required for exit from the port of origin and entry into the destination cruising area. • Food Safety/HACCP certificate.Our commitment
At Explora Journeys, we are redefining luxury ocean travel - where discovery, well-being, and a deep respect for the seas come together in harmony.
We seek passionate professionals who share our vision of a more immersive, transformative way to discover the world’s most inspiring destinations by sea.
Are you ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at Explora Journeys, where an ocean of opportunities awaits. Your journey to the Ocean State of Mind starts here.

MSC Cruises
Explora Journeys
WHERE PASSION MEETS OPPORTUNITY
The Cruise Division of MSC Group, the privately-owned world leader in transportation, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with two distinct brands - MSC Cruises, covering the contemporary and premium segments and Explora Journeys, dedicated to the luxury segment.
MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America. A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.
Explora Journeys, launched in 2023, is the luxury ocean travel brand redefining the experience for a new generation of discerning travellers. The fleet, currently comprising two ships and expanding to six by 2028, offers effortless yet refined luxury. Guests embark on transformative journeys, connecting with the sea through exceptional itineraries that inspire discovery in all its forms.
Join us and be part of a global family where together we achieve the extraordinary!
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