Hal - Asst Baker - Cssi

**Description**:
Handles and prepares bakery department products for service to passengers and crew according to the established company’s menus and recipes.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Comply with company policy regarding waste separation and environmental compliance.
- Act as a company ambassador for food waste by creating mínimal food waste when preparing any product.
- Ensure Guest Satisfaction Scores are met for food ratings specific to bakery items.
- Preparation of all bakery items in assigned department according to company standards and recipes.
- Proper food handling and cleaning procedures in accordance with USPH standards.
- Proper use of all equipment and utensils to prevent damage or undue maintenance.
- Reports any malfunctioning equipment or furnishings in need of repair to Chief Baker.
- Responsible for reading, and following instructions of any semi-made products.
- Follows guidelines and instructions as established by the Chief Baker.
- 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**:

- 2+ years’ 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.
- 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.

**About Holland America Line**:
**Holland America**has been showing guests the world’s rare and renowned treasures for over 150 years. The premium cruise line calls on more than 450 ports in nearly 100 countries across all seven continents and offers itineraries ranging from short getaways to around-the-world Grand Voyages. On board Holland America’s perfectly sized ships, guests will find fresh regional cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients while enjoying the cruise line’s award-winning, personalized service. Once the sun goes down, they’ll have their pick of music venues boasting some of the most recognizable names in the industry: B.B. King’s Blues Club; Rolling Stone Lounge; and Billboard Onboard. Holland America is based in Seattle, Washington.