Lead Prep Chef: Elevate Kitchen, Mentorship & Quality

Workstream; Tarpon Springs (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short Term disability

Long Term disability

Pet insurance

Pet discount programs

401(k)

Financial Fitness program

Employee Assistance program

Growth opportunities

Great staff

Job summary

Hellas Bakery & Pita in Tarpon Springs, FL seeks a Prep Sous Chef to lead daily BOH operations under the Executive Chef and GM. You’ll mentor a skilled team, ensure recipe consistency, food safety, and smooth service in a high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in lead prep or sous roles, strong leadership, and a Food Manager Certification. Availability includes mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced Greek bakery environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as Lead Prep Cook or Sous Chef.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Expertise in BOH operations, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of all BOH positions and kitchen processes.
• Current Food Manager Certification required.
• Flexible availability including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Familiarity with MS Office, Margin Edge, Jolt, HotSchedules, Aloha, or Krunch is preferred.
• Culinary degree or certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily prep and ensure products meet Hellas standards for quality and safety.
• Oversee prep workflow, production schedules, and station readiness.
• Support BOH operations including line, dish, and expo for smooth workflow.
• Direct opening, midday, and closing procedures with organization.
• Train and mentor BOH staff on recipes, techniques, and teamwork.
• Maintain quality control via inspections and tastings.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, rotation, and waste reduction.
• Manage scheduling, shifts, and labor reporting.
• Uphold kitchen safety, sanitation, and equipment standards.
• Coordinate with FOH and other departments for service flow.
• Address concerns professionally and stay composed under pressure.
• Inspire team to deliver their best.

Skills

Lead Prep Cook

Team leadership

BOH operations

Kitchen safety

Fast-paced environment

Food safety certification

Microsoft Office

Margin Edge

Jolt

HotSchedules

Aloha

Krunch

Education

Culinary degree or certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Margin Edge

Jolt

HotSchedules

Aloha

Krunch

Job description

Hellas Bakery & Pita in Tarpon Springs, FL seeks a Prep Sous Chef to lead daily BOH operations under the Executive Chef and GM. You’ll mentor a skilled team, ensure recipe consistency, food safety, and smooth service in a high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in lead prep or sous roles, strong leadership, and a Food Manager Certification. Availability includes mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced Greek bakery environment.