Creative Pastry Specialist

Savannah, GA, USA|Travel

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Travel covered

room and board covered

Uniforms Provided

training provided

Job Description

American Cruise Lines is the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United States, offering an exclusive and intimate small-ship experience to its guests. The company operates modern riverboats and iconic paddlewheelers that accommodate a maximum of 200 guests. Their fleet continuously expands, cruising along America’s picturesque rivers and providing guests with unforgettable travel and dining experiences. American Cruise Lines emphasizes quality service, culinary excellence, and passenger satisfaction, making it an attractive employer for culinary professionals dedicated to excellence and creativity.

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Job Requirements

Ability to work 7 days a week onboard the ship
willingness to commit to 6-8 weeks of work followed by 2 weeks of unpaid vacation
adaptability to ship motions including surge, sway, heave, roll, pitch, and yaw
capability to respond to last-minute requests or changes promptly
ability to multitask and thrive in a team setting
ability to work approximately 12 hours per day
ability to assist in on-board emergencies
capability to stand for the duration of the shift
ability to lift up to 20 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally
frequent bending, squatting, and reaching as necessary
ability to reside and work onboard a vessel for extended periods
ability to use stairs regularly

Job Qualifications

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or Pastry & Baking, or 3-5 years of relevant experience with a focus on quality production
basic understanding of professional baking and pastry techniques, along with food & beverage knowledge
strong problem-solving, organization, and self-motivation skills
commitment to delivering exceptional service
ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
completion of a criminal background check
possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
capacity to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation

Job Duties

Lead the preparation and artistry of desserts, breads, pastries, and cookies for the vessel on a daily basis
prepare and serve menu items following established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards
set up, maintain, and break down the work station according to FDA standards
taste all products to ensure quality and consistency
communicate product shortages or equipment issues to the Executive Chef
keep accurate counts of all food items to align prepared quantities with requirements
schedule the production of all baked goods for efficiency

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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