Summary:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Works according to the Core Values of True Alaskan Hospitality as defined in our Mission Statement: “Immerse each guest in personable and unsurpassed level of service we call True Alaskan Hospitality”.

• Responsible for the preparation of all bakery products in accordance with the ADC Menu and Recipe Guide.
• Participating in the preparation and plating of all desserts, including mise-en-place, sauce, and garnish.
• Prepares early riser, breakfast, cookie time, and cocktail hour pastries and baked goods and any other baked goods required and may assist in preparing crew meals.

• Under the guidance of the Hotel Division, develop standard recipes.
• Responsible for implementing and executing food handling and cleaning procedures in accordance with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation regulations in the bakery and galley as outlined in the Safe Food Handling Manual and Cleaning Specifications Guide.
• Prepares a daily requisition of all items in his use, works with Head Chef on inventory and baking/pastry orders.
• Responsible for all baking and pastry area food service sanitary compliance. Including, but not limited to, all equipment and countertop equipment, deck, bulkheads, and overheads.
• Assists in loading, handling and proper storage of food and related items to maintain inventory at appropriate stocking levels and to ensure proper rotation of perishable and non-perishable food items.
• Follows prescribed hours set forth by the vessel’s daily roster.
• Holds a position on the vessel’s Emergency Station Bill.
• Maintain awareness of basic safety rules, work place safety and respect for the environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Culinary certification through school or previous company.
• 2-4 years of experience in the culinary or restaurant industry within the last 2 years.
• Must have extensive baking and pastry experience, as well as a wide variety of international baked goods knowledge.

• Communication skills and ability to relate to guests and employees at all levels.

• Ability to train and supervise others and be able to review their work.
• Must pass a security background check and DOT drug test.

• Alaska Food Worker Card issued by DEC.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven team player and have a Can-Do attitude.
• Experience in the cruise industry strongly preferred.
• Organized, even tempered.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.

Traits and Characteristics:

• Strong commitment to safety.
• A genuine desire to serve the public.
• Positive, personable and professional demeanor.
• Adaptive to learning new skills and knowledge.
• Adaptive to changes in a progressive work environment.
• Strong record of being organized, dependable and punctual.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to work within a diverse workforce.

Communication:

It is strongly recommended that applicants have access to a computer and a mobile phone during the entire hiring process. We expect to hear from candidates within a few days of our communication (request for interview, documentation, follow up, etc.) Recruitment process cannot continue if the candidate is not responsive. Please note that how you communicate with a potential employer is part of the evaluation process. Always be polite, prompt and professional when communicating with the office.

Work Environment:

Physical Demands: