Baking Assistant

Baking Assistant (Full-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 full-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 and mid-day shifts (starting around 10:00 AM) and requires flexibility to work at both locations.

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

• Full-time position (approximately 30–40 hours per week)
• Must be available for a mix of:
• Early morning shifts (bakery production)
• Mid shifts starting around 10:00 AM
• Must be able to work at both Santa Barbara and Carpinteria locations
• Weekend availability required
  
  

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.