Pastry Cook- Glen Eyrie

The Navigators; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Navigators is seeking a Pastry Cook to prepare high-quality bakery and pastry items, including breakfast pastries, cakes, cookies, and specials, with excellence and creativity.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to quality standards, safety, and cost controls, while aligning with the organization’s Gospel-focused mission and values. On-site work in a Colorado Springs setting with ongoing recruitment for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Spiritual: Must believe in and adhere to The Navigators' Statement of Faith.
• Experience: 1–2 years as a Pastry Cook; culinary training or apprenticeship preferred; food handling certificate required.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Education: HS Diploma or GED.
• Compensation: Range $16.00–$17.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of pastry equipment; operate safely and as intended.
• Meet with supervisor daily to review assignments and guest volume.
• Complete opening and closing duties.
• Inspect tools, equipment, and supplies for cleanliness and function.
• Review production schedule and par levels.
• Prioritize daily prep items.
• Prepare menu items per standardized recipes and quality standards.
• Communicate shortages to Executive Pastry Chef to ensure service continuity.
• Adhere to proper storage procedures; comply with Health Department regulations.
• Practice waste reduction and assist in controlling food cost.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Culinary training or apprenticeship

Food handling certificate

Job description

This is an evergreen job posting, meaning we accept applications year-round to build a pool of candidates for future opportunities. While we may not have an immediate opening, we welcome your application if you are interested in serving with us. If your qualifications align with a current or future need, our recruitment team may contact you. Due to the ongoing nature of this posting, we are unable to provide updates or respond to every applicant.

Primary Purpose

The Pastry Cook shall serve The Navigators and carry out the responsibilities outlined below in alignment with The Navigators’ calling, values, and purpose: To advance the Gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost.

This role is responsible for preparing high-quality bakery and pastry items—including breakfast pastries, cakes, frostings, fondant decorations, cookies, amenities, and special-order items—with excellence and creativity.

Essential Functions

Pastry Responsibilities [95% of time]

• Maintain thorough knowledge of the correct use, care, and maintenance of all pastry equipment and tools; operate all equipment safely and only as intended.
• Meet regularly with your supervisor to review daily assignments, anticipated guest volume, special requests, and other pertinent operational updates.
• Complete opening and closing duties.
• Inspecting the cleanliness and functionality of all tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Reviewing the production schedule and par levels.
• Establishing and prioritizing daily prep items.
• Prepare all menu items in accordance with standardized recipes and departmental quality standards.
• Communicate proactively with the Executive Pastry Chef regarding any anticipated product shortages to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Adhere to all proper storage procedures, maintaining compliance with Health Department regulations and Glen Eyrie standards.
• Practice effective waste reduction techniques and assist in maintaining food cost controls in line with forecasted targets.

Additional Responsibilities [5% of time]

• Participate in Navigators’ on-site learning and development events, Cultural Development and Diversity trainings, or other non-Navigator developmental events as appropriate.
• Participate in annual processes, such as the organizational Plan and Progress Review (PPR), Engagement Survey, Reaffirmation of the Navigators Code of Conduct, Calling-Core Values-Vision, Statement of Faith, Driver’s Authorization, and other releases as required.
• Submit time worked on a weekly basis through the Workday Time Tracking system.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

Spiritual: Belief in and adherence to the Statement of Faith and Mission of The Navigators.

Experience: A minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a Pastry Cook is required; culinary training or apprenticeship certification is preferred, and a valid food handling certificate is required.

Communication & Leadership: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal & written, to create understanding and build strong working relationships required.

Education: HS Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Compensation Range: $16.00-$17.00

The Navigators is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Navigators does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.