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Mozzarella Maker
Role summary
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The Mozzarella Maker prepares fresh mozzarella and related cheese products for MSC Cruises’ onboard dining operations. Requirements typically include professional experience in cheese making, Italian or Mediterranean cuisine, or a comparable culinary environment; knowledge of milk handling, curd processing, shaping, storage, and food-safety procedures; and the ability to maintain consistent quality in a busy production kitchen. Candidates should be physically fit, organized, reliable, and comfortable working long hours at sea. Good teamwork, personal hygiene, attention to detail, and basic English communication are expected. Previous cruise-ship or high-volume kitchen experience, relevant food-safety training, and willingness to live and work onboard for extended contracts are advantageous.
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 MSC Group, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It operates a large fleet serving destinations across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, North America, South America, the Middle East, and other global regions. MSC ships offer accommodation, restaurants, entertainment, family activities, excursions, wellness facilities, and specialty dining experiences. The company employs an international workforce across marine operations, hospitality, culinary services, guest relations, entertainment, retail, and technical departments. As an employer, MSC Cruises provides structured onboard contracts, shared crew accommodation, meals, training, and opportunities to work with colleagues and guests from many countries. Working conditions can involve demanding schedules, limited personal space, and extended periods away from home, but employees gain valuable international hospitality and maritime experience.