Pastry Cook
Mono Inn | Mono Lake, California
Mono Inn is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our kitchen team and contribute to a refined tasting menu experience at our destination restaurant overlooking Mono Lake in California's Eastern Sierra.
Led by Chef Jason Custer, Mono Inn offers a refined tasting menu guided by seasonality, thoughtful sourcing, and a connection to the landscapes of the American West. With over a century of fine dining history, the Inn continues to evolve while honoring its legacy as one of California's most distinctive dining destinations.
From the first point of contact to the final moments of service, each element is intentional, executed with precision, consistency, and care.
Each front of house role requires contribution and shared responsibility to the entire team and to the guest experience as a whole; whether supporting the flow of service, stewarding guest interactions, maintaining the dining room environment, or contributing to the evolution of the food and beverage program.
We hold a deep respect for hospitality, and for those committed to it as a career, we provide a defined trajectory for development and leadership as our concept evolves.
Housing may be available for qualified candidates.
The Role
The Pastry Cook supports the development and execution of the dessert course and pastry elements across the tasting menu, with a focus on seasonality, precision, and consistency.
Working closely with Chef Jason Custer and the kitchen team, this role contributes to a pastry program that reflects the same philosophy as the savory menu ingredient-driven, restrained, and deeply connected to place.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with the ability to execute consistently while contributing thoughtful ideas over time.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute pastry mise en place with precision and organization
- Support the execution of seasonal dessert courses for the tasting menu
- Work with seasonal ingredients and evolving product availability
- Assist in developing and refining pastry components over time
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pastry station
- Execute desserts with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Support special events, private dinners, and menu adaptations
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain a cohesive and efficient service
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and refinement
Ideal Candidate
- 1 to 3 years experience in pastry or fine dining kitchen environments preferred
- Strong foundational technique and attention to detail
- Interest in seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking
- Ability to work cleanly, efficiently, and calmly under pressure
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- A collaborative mindset and respect for team-oriented kitchen culture
- A genuine interest in learning and growing within a pastry program
- We are especially interested in candidates who approach their craft with curiosity, discipline, and a desire to continuously improve.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage plus tips (Starting $20 hr)
- Staff meals during service
- Hands-on mentorship and training within a tasting menu kitchen
- Opportunities for creative contribution over time
- Clear growth path within the pastry program
- 4-5 service work week
- Housing available for qualified candidates
- Work in one of California's most extraordinary landscapes
Life in the Eastern Sierra
Mono Inn sits at the gateway to the Eastern Sierra wilderness, minutes from Yosemite National Park and the mountain town of Mammoth Lakes. Many of our team members are drawn to the area because they value both a serious hospitality career and a life connected to nature and adventure. Days off might include skiing Mammoth Mountain, hiking alpine lakes, climbing granite peaks, exploring the high desert, soaking in natural hot springs, or an out-of-area adventure.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Three professional references (required prior to hiring)
- A short note describing your interest in pastry and why you would like to join our team
More information or apply at:
www.monoinn.com/join-our-team