Assistant Baker

Job Description Assistant Baker

Purpose of Position:

• Assists the Baker and Head Baker in producing bakery goods on time, ensuring quality standards and procedures align with company regulations.
• Requires professional bakery knowledge and skills.
• Ensures safe, high-quality production and fosters a guest-oriented service culture to enhance guest satisfaction and repeat business.

Responsibilities:

• Possess basic professional baking skills and prepare bread rolls, Danish pastries, various breads, and simple showpieces.
• Follow menus, recipes, guidelines, and methods as provided by the Head Baker.
• Maintain expected food quality standards under supervisor guidance.
• Ensure economical work practices, reducing food wastage.
• Adhere to Public Health Policies and company regulations, enforcing clean-as-you-go habits.
• Maintain equipment sanitation and proper storage per Public Health Policies.
• Handle garbage separation and disposal, ensuring adherence to sanitary standards.
• Prepare mise-en-place for bakery operations 15 minutes before service.
• Participate in daily team meetings ("The Daily Reunion").
• Provide high-quality service and maintain hygiene standards, following Vikings STAR Service Standards.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safety measures.
• Maintain professional grooming standards per Vikings Image and Uniform Policies.
• Secure company property, especially during rough weather conditions.
• Adapt to different bakery sections for training and operational needs.
• Follow safety and security policies, participating in fire prevention and evacuation drills.

Qualification (Your Profile)

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Assistant Baker or similar position in a premium hospitality environment.
• OR a professional culinary education plus 6 months of experience as an Assistant Baker or similar position.
• Basic professional baking skills.
• Ability to safely handle baking equipment.
• 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.
• Eagerness to learn and comply with 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.