Rotating Baker – Cruise Ship

About the role

The Rotating Baker ensures the daily operation of the shipboard bakery, delivering high‑quality bread and pastries for guests and crew. Working under the Head Baker and Executive Chef, you will manage production, maintain standards, and support the overall culinary service on board.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and control the bakery shop and production daily in line with company policies.
• Produce, present, and maintain the quality of the bread assortment for daily menus.
• Assist the Head Baker with production forecasts, leftover recording, and waste minimisation.
• Set up bread displays across shipboard buffets.
• Ensure compliance with United States Public Health (USPH) regulations and prepare for inspections.
• Maintain bakery cleanliness according to the Executive Chef’s schedule and minimise equipment damage.
• Handle requisition and transport of bakery supplies from main stores.
• Verify recipes and yields meet company standards.
• Support the CDP Baker with daily consumption recap.
• Participate in meetings, training, and other work‑related activities as required.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of experience as a baker in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship, or convention banqueting service (shipboard experience preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, requirements, and bakery equipment use.

Required skills

• Understanding of United States Public Health regulations.
• Proficiency in bakery equipment operation.
• Ability to scale recipes and manage yields.
• Experience with production forecasting and inventory handling.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in an international, shipboard environment.
• Professional development within a leading cruise line.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.