Baker
Company: Viking River Cruises
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Founded in 1997, Viking is the world's leading small ship travel
company, exploring more than 20 rivers, five oceans, five great
lakes and all seven continents. Offering destination-focused
experiences for curious travelers, Viking has amassed more than 250
awards and was recently voted the #1 River Cruise Line and the #1
Ocean Cruise Line by Cond-- Nast Traveler in the publication's 2021
Readers' Choice Awards.
You now have an opportunity to join one of the most acclaimed and
fastest-growing hospitality brands as it expands in the United
States.
In summer2022, Viking will launch its new, highly-anticipated
Mississippi River cruises and will introduce the most luxurious
ship ever built for the river, the 386-guest Viking Mississippi .
Sailing on board the elegant new ship, you will dock in the heart
of iconic cities that line the river; during your free time, you
will be just footsteps from exploring the fascinating places that
stretch from New Orleans all the way north to St. Paul.
At Viking, we offer great pay and great benefits-including a
Swiss-developed training program and a work schedule that provides
up to 13 weeks off each year. With all of your living expenses
covered during work weeks-including lodging, meals, Wi-Fi, travel
to/from the ship, uniforms & laundry-you have the unique chance to
save more of your pay than in most other restaurant or hospitality
positions. Being a valued member of the Viking family, you join a
close-knit, supportive group of colleagues-many of whom form
lifelong working relationships and friendships. And, with training
from the industry leader, you will receive the skills, knowledge
and tools to be successful-as well as abundant opportunities for
advancement. Regardless of where you are on your career journey,
Viking can help you in reaching new destinations.
Multiple positions open for immediate hiring; earn up to
$81,900annually
PURPOSE OF POSITION
- The Baker assists the Head Baker to control and maintain the
timely production of bakery goods, ensuring that quality standards
and procedures are in line with the Company's Rules & Regulations
and STAR Service Standards.
- You are required to have advanced professional baking skills.
- It is your responsibility to ensure safe, quality pastry
production, to create a friendly, guest-oriented service culture to
ensure Guest satisfaction and repeat business, which in turn, will
increase revenue and profitability of the company.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that all menus, recipes, methods and specifications are
adhered to, immediately rectifying any discrepancies; undertake
regular recipe reviews.
- Manage all bread productions at breakfast, lunch and dinner in
all outlets, in terms of quality & freshness, and in accordance
with the recipes provided by the Corporate Office ; demonstrate the
ability to master bread decorations for various buffet themes
and/or special occasions, as required by the Executive Chef and/or
the Executive Pastry Chef.
- Regularly communicate with the Provisions Team to utilize highly
perishable food items and check fresh produce chillers, to avoid
shortages during the cruise.
- Ensure that bakery personnel transport their provisions with the
correct utensils, from the storeroom to their respective outlets;
countercheck daily Storeroom deliveries, for accuracy.
- Provide the necessary guidance/training and information to the
assigned section to maximize productivity & operations.
- Ensure economical work practices and control food production to
minimize and/or avoid wastage.
- Ensure that food preparations/storage are in line with all Public
Health Policies and Company Regulations and enforce & maintain
"clean as you go" work habits.
- Separate & remove garbage and place it in designated containers;
clean garbage as often as needed, ensuring those separation
procedures and all Public Health Standards are maintained.
--- Ensure mise-en-place for all areas of responsibility are
prepared 15 minutes prior to service.
- Participate in "The Daily Reunion" every day to understand your
team's operational needs and to ensure consistent adherence to
Viking's STAR Service Standards.
- Provide the highest level of comfort and service to Guests and
consistently maintain an impeccable standard of cleanliness and
hygiene in assigned areas, as per Viking's STAR Service Standards
and all Public Health Policies; proactively prepare service
according to Guest flow, embarkation & disembarkation, sea day
activities & other activities.
- Be present during loadings for quality control and assurance;
prepare daily electronic requisitions, according to the Guest
count/forecast figures.
- Ensure you always wear the appropriate and task specific Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for your duties onboard.
Always use correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Uphold impeccable grooming standards at all times by complying
with Viking's Image and Uniform Standards.
- Ensure that company property is appropriately secured and
protected, especially during rough weather conditions, in order to
prevent unnecessary loss or damage.
- Demonstrates outstanding flexibility: able to work at different
times of the day, under pressure and reflect a positive can-do
attitude and the best image of Viking at all times.
- Become knowledgeable about itinerary-related ports of call, shore
excursions and shipboard activities such as events, entertainment
and programs.
- Have strong motivation to achieve the company goals and
objectives (quality and financial) for the Culinary Department.
- Have full knowledge about safety & security procedures and can
operate in line with all Public health, Environmental and Safety &
Security Policies; participate in all training concerning onboard
training, safety & security, fire prevention, evacuation exercises
as required by the company.
- Demonstrate the ability to take over the Head Baker's position
for a temporary period (with the necessary training) at any given
time; assist the Head Baker with supervising the Bakery
operation.
This document describes the primary activities, duties and
responsibilities of this position. Your manager or supervisor may
assign additional duties and responsibilities to you.
Keywords: Viking River Cruises, Saint Charles , Baker, Hospitality & Tourism , Saint Charles, Missouri
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