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Asst. Baker
Role summary
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The Assistant Baker supports the onboard bakery team by preparing breads, pastries, desserts and other baked goods according to approved recipes and hygiene standards. Candidates should have practical bakery or pastry experience, basic knowledge of dough preparation, baking techniques, food safety and kitchen equipment. A culinary or bakery qualification is helpful, along with good physical stamina and the ability to work early mornings, long shifts and in a fast-paced galley environment. The successful candidate is expected to maintain clean work areas, control ingredient use, follow instructions accurately, work cooperatively with chefs and meet consistent quality and presentation standards. Previous cruise, hotel or high-volume catering experience is advantageous. International travel documents and the ability to work onboard for extended contracts are normally 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 Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys is a luxury ocean travel brand created by the MSC Group, one of the world’s largest privately owned shipping and cruise companies. The brand focuses on elegant, destination-led journeys, combining contemporary European hospitality with spacious suites, refined dining, wellness, entertainment and personalized service. Explora Journeys operates luxury ships designed to provide a relaxed residential atmosphere rather than a traditional mass-market cruise experience. Employees work in an international environment serving guests from many countries and are expected to maintain high standards of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail. Culinary teams play an important role in the guest experience, preparing fresh food across several restaurants, lounges and special events. Shipboard employees typically receive accommodation, meals, travel arrangements between contracts and access to onboard facilities, subject to company policy and the specific employment agreement.