Ocean - Assistant Baker

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person®.

Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Part of our Galley team on our Ocean vessels, the Assistant Baker assists the Baker and Head Baker to produce bakery goods on time, ensuring that quality standards and procedures are in line with the Company’s Rules & Regulations and STAR Service Standards.
• The Assistant Baker reports to Baker and Head Baker.

WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD

• Prepare basic baked goods, such as different bread rolls, Danish, breads, etc.; prepare simple showpieces.
• Ensure that menus, recipes, guidelines, and methods provided by the Head Baker are followed accordingly, maintain the expected level of food quality in the area of responsibility, as per the relevant Supervisor’s instructions.
• Ensure economical work practices and control food production to minimize and/or avoid wastage.
• Ensure that food preparations/storage are in line with all Public Health Policies and Company Regulations and enforce & maintain “clean as you go” work habits.
• Minimize equipment loss/damage, and maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in relevant areas, by applying safe working policies and procedures according to all Public Health Policies and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and returned accordingly, after each use.
• Separate & remove garbage and place it in designated containers; clean garbage as often as needed, ensuring those separation procedures and all Public Health Standards are maintained.

WHY JOIN VIKING? 
Elevate Your Career 
Regardless of where you are on your career journey, Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with: 

• Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services 
• On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly  
• A lifelong network of hospitality professionals from many different countries 
• Internal transfer opportunities to River, Ocean and Expedition ships 
   

On board our ship 

• Uniforms, laundry and unlimited Wi-Fi are free of charge for all crew members
• Lodging and meals are provided to you by Viking onboard
• Crew cabins with only 2 berths (you will have one roommate). 
• Travel to/from the ship provided by Viking 
• Crew-only deck, dedicated recreational spaces and activities 
• Access to use the guest fitness center during certain hours 
   

Employee benefits 

• Referral program 
• Loyalty bonuses 
• Tax-free salary

YOUR PROFILE

• Shipboard experience or premium hospitality experience, at least 6 months / 1 contract in the same role; must have basic professional baking skills..
• Must demonstrate the ability to safely handle baking equipment. 
• Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes.
• Flexible, stress resistant, committed team player, and exceptional work ethic is required.
• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards are required, as well as an eagerness to learn and fully comply with all Public Health and Sanitary Policies.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, able to physically handle 50+ lbs. (30KGs) on a daily basis, and work a minimum of eleven hours a day, seven days a week.

APPLICATION AND JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION
Our roles will be subject to our appearance standards (including in relation to visible tattoos) and employees are expected to project a professional image at all times. Visible tattoos are not permitted. Tattoos concealed with make-up, skin-colored sleeves or any covering other than the company uniform will still be considered visible for the purposes of our appearance standards. Exemptions to this may be considered on a case-by-case basis where appropriate. Tattoo removal may not result in successful employment and therefore is not encouraged and is the candidate’s personal decision. Furthermore, any offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required by the company.  For further information, please contact our recruiting team.

DISCLAIMER
As part of any recruitment process, Viking collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meeting our data protection obligations. If you would like to find out more about how your information will be used, please view the privacy notice on our careers page.