Pastry Chef

Hellas Bakery & Pita•Tarpon Springs, FL

10d

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Pastry Chef! Are you a creative and detail-driven Pastry Chef with a passion for baking at scale? We're looking for a culinary professional who blends artistry and precision to create high-quality desserts and pastries in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. As our Pastry Chef, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the quality and consistency of our baked goods—from cheesecakes, to pastries to breads. You'll manage day-to-day pastry production, lead a small team, and work closely with leadership to develop innovative new products that keep our offerings fresh, exciting, and ahead of the curve. This is an opportunity to bring your culinary expertise into a growing wholesale bakery where excellence, creativity, and teamwork are always on the menu.

Requirements

Degree or certification in Baking & Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts (preferred).
2+ years experience in a Pastry Chef or similar leadership role.
Advanced skills in pastry techniques, flavor pairing, and design.
Comfortable with high-volume production environments.
Strong attention to detail and high standards for presentation.
Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Able to remain calm, focused, and organized under pressure.
Must be adaptable, collaborative, and solution-oriented.
Food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in daily pastry production: baking, decorating, assembling, and finishing.
Work from scratch using commercial-scale baking methods.
Develop and test new recipes for cakes, pastries, desserts, and bread.
Maintain high presentation standards and consistent quality across all products.
Oversee pastry team operations: task delegation, time management, and quality control.
Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines.
Manage inventory, reduce waste, and help control food and labor costs.
Collaborate cross-functionally with managers and other production leads.
Provide hands-on training and mentorship to junior team members.
Stay informed on industry trends, seasonal flavors, and baking innovations.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience.
Opportunities for growth and leadership.
A collaborative and supportive team culture.
Access to premium baking ingredients and equipment.
Benefits 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 and accident insurance also available.
Pet insurance and Pet discount programs (FT and PT).
Health reward program included with the medical.
401K Opportunity.
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.