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Commis II Baker
Role summary
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The Commis II Baker supports the bakery team with preparing breads, pastries, cakes, doughs, and other baked products for passengers and crew. Typical requirements include basic bakery or culinary training, practical kitchen experience, food-safety knowledge, and the ability to follow recipes and hygiene procedures. The candidate is expected to work efficiently in a busy, multicultural galley, maintain clean and organized work areas, handle equipment safely, and follow instructions from senior bakers and pastry chefs. Flexibility is essential because cruise work involves long shifts, weekend and holiday duties, shared accommodation, and strict onboard standards. Previous cruise-ship experience is helpful but may not always be required.
Can I work on cruise ships?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: No host-country permit: a seafarer medical, safety training, a seaman's book, a US crew visa and a Schengen visa.
Watch for: Recruitment fees are banned on ships.
Official source: US Department of State: crewmember visa. Checked October 2026.
What the job usually comes with on cruise ships
Usual for cruise ships, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.
| Housing | Free cabin, usually shared |
|---|---|
| Meals | Free (by law) |
| Flights | Joining and home flights usually paid; free repatriation (by law) |
| Service charge | Passenger service charges pooled on many lines |
| Contract | 6 to 9 months on board, about 2 months unpaid between contracts |
| Leave | 2.5 days a month, often paid as cash |
| Income tax | Usually not withheld; depends on your home country |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is a major international cruise company and part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company group. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it operates a large fleet sailing to destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, North and South America, the Middle East, Africa, and other regions. The company provides accommodation, dining, entertainment, excursions, and hospitality services for guests while employing multinational onboard teams. Its ships include restaurants, bakeries, bars, theaters, retail outlets, wellness facilities, and family activities. Working for MSC Cruises generally offers structured training, career progression, and the opportunity to work with colleagues and guests from around the world. Crew members usually receive onboard accommodation and meals, although schedules can be demanding and contracts commonly involve several months at sea followed by leave.