PURPOSE OF POSITION

• The Assistant Baker assists the Baker and Head Baker to produce bakery goods on time, ensuring that quality standards and procedures are in line with the Company’s Rules & Regulations and STAR Service Standards.

• You are required to have professional bakery knowledge and skills.

• It is your responsibility to ensure safe, quality 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

• Hold basic professional baking skills; prepare basic baked goods, such as different bread rolls, Danish, breads, etc.; prepare simple showpieces, the ability to prepare advanced pieces is an advantage.

• Ensure that menus, recipes, guidelines and methods provided by the Head Baker are followed accordingly; maintain the expected level of food quality in the area of responsibility, as per the relevant Supervisor’s instructions.

• 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.

• Minimize equipment loss/damage, and maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in relevant areas, by applying safe working policies and procedures according to all Public Health Policies and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and returned accordingly, after each use.

• 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.

• 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 work in any section of the bakery and meet basic requirements – the section can change at any given time for training purposes and/or in convenience to the 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.

YOUR PROFILE:

• A required minimum of 2 years plus experience as an Assistant Baker or similar position, within a 5 Star hospitality and/or restaurant environment; must have basic professional baking skills.

• Must be a minimum age of twenty-three (23) years old, physically fit and in good health, without any previous record of any medical problems, drug addiction and alcoholism.

• Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes. The ability to speak additional languages is an advantage.

• Flexible, stress resistant, committed team player and exceptional work ethic is required.

• Must be proficient in effecting tasks and work efficiently & productively.

• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards are required.

• Must demonstrate the ability to handle baking equipment and have excellent knowledge of all Public Health Policies.

• Must be able to physically handle 50+ lbs. (30KGs) on a daily basis, and work a minimum of eleven hours a day, seven days a week.

GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS

• Implement Standard Operating Procedures & STAR Service Standards within the department.

• Ensure appropriate appearance and clothing according to the updated Grooming Standards.

• The company reserves the right to change/extend this job description if necessary, at any point of time during her/his employment.