Baking Assistant

Overview

Location: Brass Bird Coffee – Santa Barbara, CA

Type: Full-Time | Early Morning Shifts

At Brass Bird Coffee, we take pride in creating fresh, seasonal, and beautiful pastries that reflect the spirit of California’s Central Coast. We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Baking Assistant to join our production team and help bring our daily pastry offerings to life at our new location in Santa Barbara, CA.

• Assist with preparation, portioning, and baking of pastries, breads, and other baked goods
• Support our lead pastry chef and team with scaling recipes, prepping ingredients, and maintaining production flow
• Ensure quality, consistency, and cleanliness in all baking tasks
• Help with organizing storage, and maintaining a clean, food-safe kitchen
• Work early morning shifts to help ensure our pastry case is full, fresh, and beautiful each day

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or bakery preferred
• Passion for baking and a strong work ethic
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Able to follow recipes and take direction
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods

• 5 shifts per week (early mornings required, exact days TBD based on availability)

At Brass Bird, we believe in creating a warm, welcoming space—for both our guests and our team. You’ll be part of a passionate group that values quality, creativity, and hospitality. We offer competitive pay, 401K, health benefits, employee discounts, and opportunities to grow with us as we expand.