Baking Assistant

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

Baking Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: Santa Barbara & Carpinteria, CA

Company: Brass Bird Coffee & Kitchen

About Us

Brass Bird Coffee & Kitchen is a high-quality, fast-paced café and bakery rooted in thoughtful preparation, seasonal ingredients, and exceptional hospitality. We take pride in creating beautiful, consistent products and a warm, welcoming experience for every guest. Our bakery program is a central part of what we do; crafted with care, precision, and a commitment to excellence.

About The Role

We are looking for a part-time Baking Assistant to support our growing bakery program across both our Santa Barbara and Carpinteria locations. This is a hands-on, production-focused role working closely with our baking team to execute daily bakes, maintain quality standards, and ensure our pastry case is consistently stocked with fresh, beautiful products.

This position includes a mix of early morning shifts Tuesday through Thursday.

Key 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

Schedule & Availability

• Part-time position (approximately 24 hours per week)
• Must be available for a mix of:
  • Early morning shifts (bakery production)
• Able to work at both Santa Barbara and Carpinteria locations

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or bakery experience preferred, but not required
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality and consistency
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role
• Reliable and punctual

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment

What We’re Looking For

Someone who cares deeply about doing things the right way - clean execution, thoughtful preparation, and consistency. This is a great role for someone who wants to grow in a bakery program and be part of building something special.