Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook — MSC Cruises

Location: Onboard / Worldwide
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract

About the Role

MSC Cruises is one of the world’s leading cruise lines, offering high-quality hospitality and a truly international working environment. We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Cook to join our culinary team on board. If you have experience in pastry and bakery production and want to grow your career while traveling the world — this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of pastries, baked goods, and desserts (cakes, tarts, breads, plated desserts, etc.) according to MSC standards and recipes.
• Follow all hygiene, safety, and food-handling procedures (HACCP / USPH / Shipsan or equivalent).
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation at all times, including setup before service and cleaning afterward.
• Ensure the quality, freshness, and correct temperature of all ingredients and finished products.
• Monitor pastry stock levels, receive supplies, and ensure proper storage procedures.
• Work effectively within an international culinary team and comply with company operational standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pastry Cook, Baker, or similar role in a 4–5★ hotel, high-end restaurant, or onboard a cruise ship.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and international dessert preparation.
• Good command of English (spoken and written); additional languages are an advantage.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Team-oriented, disciplined, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid passport and willingness to obtain all required seafaring documents (medical, certificates, etc.).

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to work on board one of the world’s most innovative cruise ships.
• Professional growth within an international culinary team using high-quality tools and equipment.
• Global travel and multicultural experience.
• Provided accommodation, meals, uniform, and social benefits according to MSC Cruises standards.
• Clear career progression for talented and motivated team members.