Baker

Your Purpose

 The primary responsibility of the Baker is to assist the Head Baker in effectively supervising and managing the onboard Bakery Production.

Your Impact

• Ensure that Quality Standards and Procedures are in line with company Rules and Regulations.

• Possess good knowledge of the Bakery and an understanding of culinary terms.

• Possess knowledge of the various types of grains and flour, gluten-free bread options, and food-related allergies.

• Manage the preparation of bakery items requiring good professional bakery skills, with the help of the Sous Chef and Executive Baker.

• Responsible for the production of bakery goods such as different bread rolls, Danish, breads, croissants, etc.

• Master bread decorations for the various buffet themes and special occasions as required by the operation.

• Maintain quality and consistency in taste, presentation, and appearance, according to recipes and pictures.

• Maintain a disciplined shift and be in control of both the production and personnel assigned.

• Ensure that bakery personnel is guided and trained to increase productivity.

• Read, understand, follow and prepare company recipes.

• Ensure that menus, recipes, guidelines and methods provided are followed.

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

• 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.

• Conduct spot-checks and any type of inspections (SMS, PH) as necessary.

• Rectify any discrepancies immediately.

• Prepare the daily electronic requisitions according to the guest count and forecast figures.

• Communicate to the Sous Chef Baker and Executive Baker, any relevant provision issues on a daily basis.

• 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.

• Justify, record, and report any damages and/or malfunctions.

• Ensure the recipe-training program is conducted as required, corrected if needed, and communicated to Executive Baker.

• Control food production to minimize/avoid waste.

• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed.

Your Journey So Far

• Advanced Bakery Skills.

• Minimum of 8 years of 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 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.

• 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.