Baker – Regent Seven Seas Cruise – Jakarta

Job Description

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• 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.