Pastry Assistant – Regent Seven Seas Cruise – Jakarta

Job Description

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Assist the Pastry Chef to produce pastries on time and in line with Company standards and recipes.
• Prepare all required Pastry recipes as instructed, following the Menus, Recipes, Guidelines & Methods provided.
• Complete basic tasks such as creams, ice-cream, and preparation of basic doughs.
• Possess knowledge and ability to use general techniques such as the use of a piping bag.
• Able to read, understand, follow and prepare company recipes.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with USPH and Company Regulations.
• Able to work in any section of the Pastry Department and demonstrate methods and recipes to subordinates.
• Produce and maintain the expected level of food quality in assigned area and according to instructions from the Pastry Chef.
• Maintain quality and consistency in taste, presentation and appearance, according to recipes and pictures.
• Rectify any discrepancies immediately.
• Communicate relevant provision issues to the Chef De Partie on a daily basis.
• Possess a good knowledge of Pastry and an understanding of culinary terms.
• Complete tasks effectively.
• Work efficiently and productively.
• Possess knowledge of the United States Public Health rules and regulations, and ensure that they are followed on a daily basis.
• Ensure that the pastry/adjacent areas are ready for announced or unannounced inspection, performed by Ship Management or local authorities.
• Control and maintain all Pastry 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 Pastry equipment.
• Justify, record, and report any damages and/or malfunctions.
• Report for duty at assigned times.
• Follows supervisor instructions.

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

• Attend early stand-by for any inspection.
• Work late hours occasionally for specific events.
• 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 :

• Good Pastry Skills.
• Minimum of 2 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.