Pastry Cook- Glen Eyrie

Navigators; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Navigators are seeking a Pastry Cook to produce high-quality bakery items including breakfast pastries, cakes, frostings, and cookies. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with Health Department regulations and cost targets.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years as a Pastry Cook or culinary training, plus a valid food handling certificate. This is a full-time, on-site role with an evergreen posting to build future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with team and supervisors.
• Experience or training in pastry production and kitchen operations.
• Culinary training or apprenticeship certification preferred; valid food handling certificate required.
• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality bakery and pastry items including breakfast pastries, cakes, frostings, cookies, and special orders according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain equipment and tools, ensure safety and cleanliness, and manage daily prep items.
• Adhere to Health Department regulations and cost-control targets; communicate shortages to Chef.
• Attend on-site learning events and company trainings as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Education

Culinary training

Food handling certificate

HS Diploma or GED

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.

At The Navigators, our passion is, “To know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same™.” Since 1933, we’ve developed disciples by sharing the gospel, studying the Bible, and praying together— face-to-face and person-by-person, in an approach we call “Life-to-Life® discipleship.” By meeting people where they are on their personal faith journey, Life-to-Life® discipleship builds authentic relationships that help people grow into a deeper relationship with Christ and open the door for the Holy Spirit in all aspects of their lives. The Navigators is a multi-faceted organization that includes Business Ministries, Missions, and Ministry Support. The Navigators’ Business Ministries include Glen Eyrie, Eagle Lake, and NavPress. The Missions of The Navigators include Collegiate, Disciplemakers for Life, Encore, International Student Ministries, Military, Nations Within, and World Missions. Our Ministry Support areas include the International Office and US Headquarters. If you share this passion for Life-to-Life discipleship and you’re searching for a career where your own calling echoes the voices of the people around you, we would love for you to join our team!