Bakery Production Assistant — Part-Time & Early Mornings

Brass Bird Coffee; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Brass Bird Coffee & Kitchen is seeking a part-time Baking Assistant to support daily bakery production across Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. You will help bake, portion, and finish pastries while maintaining high quality and presentation standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role offers approximately 24 hours per week with early-morning shifts, and requires reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and grow within the bakery program.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or bakery experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality and consistency.
• Reliable and punctual; able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily bakery production including mixing, shaping, baking, and finishing pastries and baked goods.
• Support preparation of core and seasonal items (scones, muffins, cookies, loaves, cakes, etc.).
• Follow recipes and production systems with precision and consistency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen workspace.
• Assist with scaling, portioning, and prepping ingredients for upcoming bakes.
• Help manage bakery pars and communicate low inventory or production needs.
• Ensure all products meet Brass Bird quality and presentation standards.
• Support packaging and stocking of bakery items for service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Job description

Brass Bird Coffee & Kitchen is seeking a part-time Baking Assistant to support daily bakery production across Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. You will help bake, portion, and finish pastries while maintaining high quality and presentation standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role offers approximately 24 hours per week with early-morning shifts, and requires reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and grow within the bakery program.