Gym,Cinema
Spyros Theodosiou
Pastry Chef
Athens,I
Summary
Dynamic pastry professional with a proven track record at Hotel Utopia Blu, specializing in dessert menu development and allergy-friendly recipes. Adept at inventory management and enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative pastry designs. Strong collaborator with a commitment to food safety compliance, consistently delivering high-quality products that elevate dining experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Pastry Chef
Hotel Utopia Blu
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Developed and refined dessert menus, enhancing guest satisfaction and increasing repeat patronage through innovative pastry designs.
- Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
- Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Ensured food safety compliance through diligent monitoring of temperatures during storage, preparation, and service.
Pastry Prep Cook
Samba Coffe Roasters
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Prepared high-quality pastries by following recipes and adhering to food safety standards, ensuring consistent product quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline pastry production processes, enhancing workflow and reducing preparation time.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Researched new dessert concepts and performed recipe analysis to increase overall sales.
Pastry Assistant
Zuccherino
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Assisted in the preparation of pastry ingredients, ensuring accurate measurements and adherence to recipes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, facilitating efficient food preparation and minimizing contamination risks.
- Supported the baking team by monitoring oven temperatures, ensuring optimal baking conditions for pastry items.
- Helped decorate and assemble pastries, contributing to visually appealing presentations that aligned with store standards.
- Engaged in training sessions to learn pastry techniques, fostering skill development and improving overall performance.
- Followed food safety protocols diligently, ensuring compliance with health regulations and maintaining quality standards.
Chef Assistant
Hotel Ermis
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Assisted in meal preparation by organizing ingredients, ensuring kitchen efficiency and maintaining high food quality standards.
- Collaborated with chefs to create daily specials, enhancing menu offerings and contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored new kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and improving overall kitchen performance and workflow efficiency.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
Pastry Helper
Greek Cakes
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Conducted quality checks on finished products, ensuring all items met established standards before serving to customers.
Pastry Helper
Lukumades
10.2013 - 05.2018
- Prepared a variety of pastries and desserts, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer preferences.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies and maintaining organized storage areas for efficiency.
- Collaborated with the kitchen team to streamline the production process, enhancing workflow and reducing downtime.
- Followed food safety protocols consistently, contributing to a clean and safe preparation environment for all products.
Education
Associate of Arts - Pastry
OTEK
Athens, Greece 04.2001 -
Skills
Dessert menu development
Allergy-friendly recipes
Food safety compliance
Inventory management
Pastry production processes
Traditional recipes
Seasonal dessert creation
Modern recipes
Pastry preparation
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Pastry Chef
Hotel Utopia Blu
04.2025 - 10.2025
Pastry Prep Cook
Samba Coffe Roasters
10.2022 - 12.2024
Pastry Assistant
Zuccherino
01.2020 - 10.2022
Chef Assistant
Hotel Ermis
04.2019 - 10.2019
Pastry Helper
Greek Cakes
10.2018 - 04.2019
Pastry Helper
Lukumades
10.2013 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Pastry
OTEK
04.2001 -