Explora Journeys

Asst. Cdp Pastry

Recruiter:
Explora Journeys
Category:
Galley Jobs
Position:
Chef de Partie Pastry
Published:
November 18, 2025

Your Purpose

 The primary responsibility of the Assistant Chef de Partie Pastry is to work under the guidance of the Chef De Partie Pastry to oversee the Pastry production with as little supervision as possible.

Your Impact

• Possess advanced pastry cooking and knife skills.

• Prepare all required Pastry recipes as instructed, following the menus, recipes, guidelines and methods provided.

• Complete basic tasks such as creams, ice cream, and preparation of basic doughs.

• Possess knowledge and ability to use general techniques such as the use of a piping bag.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with USPH and Company Regulations.

• Able to work in any section of the Pastry Department and demonstrate methods and recipes to subordinates.

• Produce and maintain the expected level of food quality in the assigned area and according to instructions from the Executive Pastry Chef.

• Prevent any equipment damage/loss.

• Control and maintain all Pastry 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 Pastry equipment.

• Ensure that the pastry/adjacent areas are ready for an announced or unannounced inspection, performed by Ship Management or local authorities.

• Correctly apply the food safety procedures and food quality requirements related to all processes.

• Responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling, and maintenance of records, reports, supplies, and equipment within his assigned section.

• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed.

• Assist the Procurement team with storing operations and quality control.

Your Journey So Far

• Basic Pastry Skills.

• Minimum of 5 years in the profession 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.

• 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.

• High School education or international equivalent.

• Pastry 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.

Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys

https://careers.msccruises.com/explorajourneys/

Explora Journeys is the ultra-elegant ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, offering refined luxury travel experiences to a new generation of discerning travellers. With a fleet of six private yacht-inspired ships to be sailing globally by 2028, Explora Journeys takes its guests on transformative Journeys, inspired by wellness of body and mind, connection and deeper discovery of the world and its oceans, through immersive itineraries that blend both iconic and off-the-beaten-track destinations.

Start your Journey into the extraordinary!


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