Demi Chef de Partie Pastry

Department: Galley

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Chef de Partie Pastry

Description

By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Princess Cruises' internal Talent Acquisition team.
A professional recruiter will contact you shortly if your qualifications align with our hiring requirements.
As the world's leading cruise line, we understand that our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members.
We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe. 

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can. 

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

Key Responsibilities

• The Demi Chef de Partie Pastry is responsible for executing production in the Pastry area and stations according to company recipes and presentation, as directed by the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef or Chef de Partie Pastry. It is also their responsibility to ensure that assigned section recipe files are maintained and available to assigned staff.
• They practice batch cooking and preparation (for soufflés, puddings, crème brûlée, and other pastry items) and demonstrate an ongoing understanding of the ingredient consumption required for daily production in accordance with company recipes.
• They supervise and mentor Commis Pastry in an assigned service station during operational activities and assist in on-the-job training for new hire Pastry staff as directed by the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef or Chef De Partie Pastry.
• The Demi Chef de Partie Pastry is always open to guidance from the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef or Chef de Partie Pastry, with the aim of ensuring that production is executed according to company standards and recipes, and that food waste is kept to a minimum.
• The Demi Chef de Partie Pastry also maintains a current and accurate knowledge of public health standards, and ensures continuous compliance with all hotel-related public health and food management policies and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Formal qualification in Pastry Arts from a recognized culinary training institution.
• At least four years of pastry experience with at least one year experience as 1st Commis Pastry
• Recent experience in high-volume Pastry production preferably from large hotels/resorts or cruise ships.
• Solid knowledge of international pastry recipes and preparation process
• Solid knowledge of USPH Standards, Food Safety and Waste Management.
• Command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of the foundation of guest service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our guests. 
• Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities. 
• Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality. 
• Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience. 
• Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.

Benefits

Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, shared cabin accommodations, meals, exceptional amenities, and extensive learning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates. 
Regardless of the rank or role, we are all one Princess team. Princess Cruises is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.