The World, Residences at Sea, is the largest privately owned residential yacht on earth. Employees of The World strive for excellence in everything we do. We live and work on a one-of-a-kind luxury yacht that sails continuously around the world. Every few days you will wake to an exciting new port of call. It’s the ultimate way to work and travel all in one.
The Senior Pastry Cook’s is primarily responsible for the daily production of pastry products of the highest quality in terms of freshness, taste, and consistency. This position must adhere to all recipes while also remembering the preferences of the Residents.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pastry Operations
- Prepare candies, petit fours, frozen and cold desserts.
- Adhere to all recipes and cooking methods.
- Decorate, portion and plate pastries for buffets and presentations.
- Ensure all food is prepared fresh and is of the highest quality.
- Ensure all ingredients are properly procured, stored, scaled, and prepared
- Check food temperature and follow proper procedures in regards to chilling, and holding food
- Report waste to the Executive Pastry Chef
- Communicate with the Executive Pastry Chef regarding pastry related matters
- Supervise junior chefs, assist with development of knowledge, effectively taking charge of assigned section by the direct supervisor in compliance with the given daily tasks in the bakery galley (or respective the pastry section). Responsible for follow up on productivity and outcome of assigned tasks during the daily operation.
- Responsible for maintaining high hygiene and safety standards in the pastry galley. This involves ensuring all tools and workspaces are clean, tidy and functional.
- Check station prior to leaving to ensure cleanliness, proper disposal, storing and labelling
- Assist in achieving the budgets by minimizing waste and breakage and maintaining proper handling procedures
Resident and Guest Services
- Acknowledge Residents’ preferences and ensure all changes are communicated
- Exceed Resident and Guest expectations in every aspect of personalized service in accordance with Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) standards
General
- Actively support the goals and objectives for the department and adhere to all new policies and company initiatives as assigned
- Participate in the buddy program.
- Actively participate in Company trainings as required.
- Maintain accurate Time & Attendance Records for each time period worked
- Ensure all areas are maintained in accordance with Public Health (HACCP), Safety Management System (SMS) and Safety & Environmental regulations; adhering to Company Policies and procedures as appropriate to the position
- Execute safety duties as per the Emergency Plan and Station Bill
- Assist with Ship tours, Zodiac landings, Marina days, Expeditions, and other activities when required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Able to read, write and speak fluently in English
- Culinary School 2-4-year Degree (or foreign equivalency) preferred
- Certificate in Sanitation and Public Health preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience on a luxury cruise ship, private country club or similar, luxury hotel or resort
- Minimum of one year experience in pastry production (may be combined with formal culinary training)
- Good computer skills to include Word, Excel and Outlook
- Must demonstrate high levels of competence of all basic pastry techniques and skills, including pastry principles, formulas and measurement, starches, fats, sugars, liquids, eggs, and flavourings
- Knowledge of basic equipment including: balance scales, mixers, and ovens
- Experience in pastry production and presentation
- Ability to convert quantities mathematically.
- Must be able to handle multiple task simultaneously while ensuring that each dish is prepared and served promptly.
- Must work well with others and be able to foster a harmonious working environment.
- Working knowledge of inventory management systems and Fidelio
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
- Ability to work seven (7) days a week for an extended period, including day or night, weekends and holidays.
- While performing the essential functions of this job, all Crew are required to stand, walk long distances on the Ship and may include the repetitive motion of bending, climbing, going up and down the stairs and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- All Team members must be physically able to participate in emergency life-saving procedures and drills. All vessel positions require full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats.
- Work within different temperature changes – indoors to outdoors.
- Ability to pass STCW safety course.
- Able to live harmoniously in close quarters.
Along with worldwide travel opportunities, The World offers many other benefits. Our team members are afforded comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, facilities including a fitness center, state- of- the- art bicycles, crew bar, outside sun / seating deck, and a variety of crew enrichment activities. In addition, we have the most generous Tuition Reimbursement Program in the industry.
At The World we are one team, always passionate and caring and supporting one another in mutual respect. We have a unified, empowered, and strong team culture that values diversity and recognizes, develops and retains talent.
