Pastry Chef/Baker

Since 1970 Hellas Bakery & Pita, Inc has been a proud cornerstone of the Greek Community in Tarpon Springs. Family owned and operated; Hellas Bakery heralds their rich heritage by producing truly authentic desserts. We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef/Baker who is passionate about baking, decorating and recipe creation/implementation.

*Local to the Tarpon Springs area or already in the process of relocating to this area. *

Full time openings are immediately available.

Apply online www.hellasbakery.com or in person:

Hellas Restaurant and Bakery

307 Roosevelt Blvd

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

What does our Pastry Chef/Baker do?

• Will oversee our pastry team, production and be involved with baking, assembling, and decorating our products (Cakes, Pastries, Bread and other bakery items).
• Cook from scratch but on a commercial bakery level.
• Prepare pastry items according to recipe while following GMP quality standards.
• Develop and implement new recipes as well as improve existing recipes as needed.
• Be involved with sourcing and buying ingredients as well as conducting weekly inventory.

To be successful in this position, you will need to:

• Take pride in how you work and what you make.
• Be driven and motivated to produce amazing products in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously leading the team.
• Collaborate and communicate with the team to improve processes, reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Maintain product consistency.
• Work with Management Team to calculate labor and product costs.
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Have 3+ years in a similar role.
• Have a degree or certification in Culinary Arts

The Benefits of working at Hellas include:

• Monday through Friday and a 1/2 day on Saturday (days only, closed on major holidays)
• Competitive pay (depending on experience)
• Meal discount
• Health insurance with a large employer contribution (FT)
• Vision, dental, life insurance, additional life and accident insurance also available
• Pet insurance and Pet discount programs (FT and PT)
• Health reward program included with the medical
• Financial Fitness program to help you stay on top of your financial goals.
• Employee Assistance program to help with work and life issues.
• Great staff!
• Team oriented..

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA), it is the policy of Hellas to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Hellas. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources, (727) 934-8400, and hellasemployment@gmail.com

Hellas Bakery & Pita, is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our company thrives upon the mutual respect and understanding between its employees, and as such, all qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.