Baker – Regent Seven Seas Cruise – Yogyakarta

Job Description

Tasks and Responsibilities :

Operational :

• Ensure that Quality Standards and Procedures are in line with company Rules and Regulations.
• Ensure that bakery personnel is guided and trained to increase productivity.
• Manage the preparation of bakery items that require good professional bakery skills, with the help of the Head Baker.
• Responsible for the production of bakery goods such as different bread rolls, Danish, breads, croissant, etc.
• 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.
• Maintain a disciplined shift and in control of both the production and personnel assigned.
• Read, understand, follow and prepare company recipes.
• Ensure that menus, recipes, guidelines & methods provided are followed.
• Able to work in any section of the Bakery Department and demonstrate methods and recipes to subordinates.
Complete tasks efficiently.
Maintain and ensure that Public Health regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) are followed at all times on board.
• Produce and maintain the expected level of food quality in assigned area and according to instructions from the Head Baker.
• Maintain quality and consistency in taste, presentation and appearance, according to recipes and pictures.
• Rectify any discrepancies immediately.
• Produce and maintain the expected level of food quality in area of responsibility.
• Master bread decorations for the various buffet themes and special occasions as required by the operation.
• Prepare the daily electronic requisitions according to the guest count and forecast figures.
• Communicate to the Head Baker and Pastry Chef, any relevant provision issues on a daily basis.
• Possess knowledge of the United States Public Health rules and regulations, and ensure that they are followed on a daily basis.
• Conduct spot-checks and any type of inspections (SMS, PH) as necessary.
• 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.
• Report for duty at assigned times.
• Follows supervisor instructions.

Other Duties And Responsibilities :

• Supervise activities such as afternoon tea, pool parties, cocktail parties, or special functions where the Bakery Department is involved.
• Attend early stand-by for any inspection.
• Ensure confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Achieve the primary objectives of the position and comply with the above-mentioned accountabilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with ICS policies.
• Project a favorable image of the company, promote its aims and objectives, and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its areas and endeavors.
• Comply with the safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures at all times, participating in all relevant meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in all mandatory training without excuse.
• Perform all other duties as requested by shipboard management or shore side.

Requirements :

• Advanced Bakery Skills.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field, in a luxury hospitality establishment or upscale cruise line.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• 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.
• Work with international team members.
• Perform assigned duties under pressure (time constraints).

Preferred :

• Fluency in additional language(s)
• Cruise Ship Experience.