Baker

Job Description Baker

Purpose of Position:

• Assists the Head Baker in controlling and maintaining bakery production, ensuring quality standards align with company regulations.
• Requires advanced professional baking skills.
• Ensures safe, high-quality pastry production and fosters a guest-oriented service culture to enhance guest satisfaction and repeat business.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to menus, recipes, methods, and specifications, rectifying any discrepancies immediately.
• Manage bread production for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in all outlets, ensuring quality and freshness.
• Master bread decorations for buffets and special occasions as required by the Executive Chef and Executive Pastry Chef.
• Regularly communicate with the Provisions Team to optimize the use of highly perishable food items.
• Ensure proper transportation of provisions from storerooms to outlets with the correct utensils.
• Countercheck daily storeroom deliveries for accuracy.
• Provide training and guidance to team members to maximize productivity.
• Implement economical work practices to reduce food wastage.
• Ensure compliance with Public Health Policies and Company Regulations, enforcing a clean-as-you-go policy.
• Handle garbage separation and disposal according to sanitary standards.
• Prepare mise-en-place 15 minutes before service.
• Participate in daily operational meetings ("The Daily Reunion").
• Deliver high-quality guest service and maintain impeccable hygiene standards.
• Attend loadings (in the absence of the Head Baker) for quality control and assurance.
• Prepare daily electronic requisitions based on guest count/forecast figures.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safety procedures.
• Maintain professional grooming standards as per Vikings Image and Uniform Policies.
• Secure company property, especially during rough weather conditions.
• Show flexibility and adaptability, maintaining a positive attitude under pressure.
• Gain knowledge of ports of call, shore excursions, and shipboard activities.
• Support achieving Culinary Department goals (quality and financial).
• Follow safety and security policies, participating in fire prevention and evacuation drills.
• Be capable of taking over the Head Bakers role when required.

Qualification (Your Profile)

• Minimum 5 years of professional baking experience, including 1 year as a Baker in a premium hospitality environment.
• Previous culinary education is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of European bakery techniques.
• Excellent hands-on baking skills, with the ability to exceed expectations.
• Fluent in English excellent communication skills for interpreting menus and recipes.
• Flexible, stress-resistant, team player, with a strong work ethic.
• Guest-focused, service-oriented, with a professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards.
• Excellent knowledge of Public Health and Sanitary Policies.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Ability to physically handle 50+ lbs. (30 kg) daily and work a minimum of 11 hours per day, 7 days a week.
• Previous cruise industry experience is an advantage.