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Pastry Commis II
Role summary
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The Pastry Commis II supports the pastry team in preparing breads, desserts, cakes, pastries and other bakery items for guests and crew. Typical requirements include culinary or pastry training, some professional kitchen experience, knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The candidate is expected to work neatly, efficiently and consistently in a busy production kitchen, maintain high sanitation standards, manage ingredients responsibly and cooperate with an international team. Cruise experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires flexibility, physical stamina and willingness to work long shifts, weekends and holidays while living onboard.
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, a global business with long-standing maritime roots. The cruise line operates modern ships on itineraries covering Europe, the Caribbean, North America, South America, the Middle East and other destinations. Its onboard offering includes accommodation, restaurants, entertainment, retail, wellness and family activities. MSC Cruises employs a large, multicultural workforce across hotel, culinary, marine, technical and guest-service departments. Crew members generally live onboard for fixed contracts, working in an international environment while supporting the company’s focus on hospitality, safety and guest satisfaction. Employment conditions, benefits, contract length and salary can vary according to nationality, position, ship and applicable maritime agreements.