Assistant Baker

MAINS 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. 
• 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. 
• 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. 

BACKGROUND

• Must be Vietnamese citizens.

• A required minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Baker or similar position, within a premium brand hospitality environment; or a professional culinary education and 6 months experience as an Assistant Baker or similar position; must have basic professional baking skills.

• Must demonstrate the ability to safely handle baking equipment.

• Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes.

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

• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards are required, as well as an eagerness to learn and fully comply with all Public Health and Sanitary Policies.

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, able to physically handle 50+ lbs. (30KGs) on a daily basis, and work a minimum of eleven hours a day, seven days a week.

• Previous cruise industry experience is an advantage.

• Able to confirm for clean background/ reference check completed upon proposal.

BENEFITS

• Monthly salary is paid via on-board Visa card, no tax deduction.

• Five (5) paid vacation days for each month worked is included in the salary; this is accumulated and only paid at the end of the contract.

• Health insurance is provided during the contract period (not applicable to vacation).

• All crew have life insurance at $100,000 death in service benefit.

• No charge for crew laundry facilities, including detergent dispensers.

• Free Wi-fi on-board.

• Medical and visa expenses will be reimbursed on the first payroll against original receipts.

• The company covers flights and transfer to the vessel from and to your nearest international airport of your country of residence; hotel overnight is optional for long-distance travels.

• Uniform is provided; including shoes and safety equipment, and maintained by our main laundry.

• Two-crew only recreational areas (indoor and outdoor).

• Access to the guest gym after 10 PM.

APPLICATION

• Updated C.V. without employment gaps is needed; to note any unemployment.

• References and appraisals for at least 2x last contract.

• Work employment certificate for last 2 years.

• Company references.

• All documents should be sent via email. We will contact you for further requirements of other documents needed after we receive these documents.

• Incomplete application will not be considered.

GCS Vietnam will process your documents to match the position you are applying for before submitting your application to VIKING.