2nd Commis Pastry

Organisation
Holland America Line Inc
Reference
VAC-59387
Contract Type
Contract
Industries
Hospitality, Tourism & Food Service
Location
Cruise Ship
Salary & Benefits
Date Posted
09/10/2025
Expiry Date
05/11/2025
Handles and prepares food for service to guests and crew according to the company’s menus and recipes.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation of all pastry according to company recipes.
  • Properly utilizes, maintains, and returns equipment and utensils to prevent damage, loss, or undue maintenance. 
  • Reports any malfunctioning equipment or furnishings in need of repair or refurbishing to Pastry Chef.
  • Follows guidelines and instructions established by Pastry Chef.
  • Maintains a high level of productivity, cleanliness, and sanitation throughout entire work shift.
  • Responsible for lido prep, floating, and breakfast. Based on operational needs, they can be assigned in any pastry station as needed.
  • Meet or exceed the daily job tasks.
  • Meet or exceed utilizing company resources and ensure the correct use.
  • Meet or exceed company recipes and standard operating procedures are in compliance.
  • Meet or exceed company required trainings.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of company property.
  • Cleaning standards need to be followed in assigned workstation to ensure good appearance and condition of these areas.
  • Perform other job-related functions as assigned. 
     

Core Capabilities:

  • Good listening skills and able to follow instructions.
  • Shows initiative in performing culinary tasks.
  • Asks questions if tasks are unclear.
  • Team player

Note: Other duties as assigned included and not limited to Health, Environmental, Safety and Security responsibilities.

 

Desired Skills & Experience

  • At least 1 year work experience in a 5 star+ hotel, cruise ship or high-profile restaurant performing the functions of a similar position.
  • Experience in high volume operation of at least 100 meals per service.
  • Holds a National Certificate in Pastry
  • Certification from accredited advanced food safety program.
  • Extensive knowledge in VSP preferred.
  • Extensive kitchen machinery and knife safety knowledge.
  • Ability to effectively read, write and speak English.
  • Preferred: Degree from accredited culinary college or university.
  • Marlin's Test score of 60 is required. 
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