Pastry Tournant

**Pastry Tournant (Cruise Ship)**Location**: Onboard - Worldwide Travel**Contract Type**: 6-8 months renewable**About the Opportunity**Discover the world while perfecting your pastry skills as a Pastry Tournant on our renowned cruise line. Become a valued member of our international culinary team, rotating through various pastry stations to create a wide array of sweet delights. This unique opportunity offers memorable experiences, cross-cultural collaboration, and rewarding career development in an exciting maritime setting.**Key Responsibilities - Pastry Tournant Cruise Ship Jobs**:- Rotate daily between all major pastry and bakery stations, including cakes, plated desserts, viennoiseries, breads, and specialty sweets for multiple onboard dining venues.- Prepare, bake, and elegantly present high-quality desserts and pastries in accordance with company recipes, presentation standards, and safety protocols.- Support production and service for fine dining restaurants, buffets, room service, private events, and themed celebrations throughout the voyage.- Monitor ingredient freshness, portion control, and adherence to dietary requirements, ensuring consistent quality for guests.- Collaborate closely with Pastry Chefs, Executive Chef, and culinary team members while adapting to the needs of a dynamic and multicultural kitchen.- Maintain impeccable food safety, sanitation, USPH, and HACCP standards at all times across pastry and baking stations.- Participate actively in daily mise-en-place, inventory management, and stock rotation to minimize waste and facilitate smooth pastry operations.- Support training and mentoring of junior pastry team members, fostering an inclusive and positive work environment.**Requirements - Cruise Ship Pastry Tournant Roles**:- At least 2 years professional pastry experience in high-volume hotels, upscale restaurants, resorts, or onboard cruise ships.- Formal pastry or baking qualifications preferred; relevant professional experience will be considered.- Comprehensive technical knowledge of classic and contemporary pastry, dessert plating, chocolate work, bread making, and food safety procedures.- Strong understanding of allergens, dietary restrictions, and safe kitchen practices.- Excellent attention to detail, creativity, organization, and adaptability in busy, multicultural environments.- Good English communication skills; additional language skills are an asset.**Day-to-Day Pastry Tournant Duties on a Cruise Ship**:- Rotate through cake, mousse, tart, laminated dough, bread, and chocolate stations as assigned by pastry leadership.- Assist in buffet presentation, room service, and special events such as afternoon tea, weddings, and themed dessert nights.- Take part in regular setup, breakdown, cleaning, equipment care, and deep-cleaning schedules to maintain hygiene standards and operational readiness.- Respond flexibly to guest requests, dietary needs, and last-minute production requirements.**Additional Requirements & Qualifications - Cruise Ship Pastry Tournant Careers**:- Willingness and ability to live and work onboard a cruise ship for 6-8 month contracts while traveling internationally.- Valid passport and US C1/D visa required for embarkation.- Successful completion of a pre-employment English assessment.- Medical clearance in accordance with maritime law and cruise line policy.**What We Offer in Pastry Tournant Cruise Ship Positions**:- Competitive salary paid in USD, with complimentary accommodation and meals while onboard.- Travel to global destinations while advancing your pastry career in a world-class culinary environment.- Access to ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities for promotion within the cruise industry.**How to Apply