Job post summary
Date posted: December 1, 2025
Pay: $17.50 - $22.00 per hour
Job description:
The Flying Spoon is a new casual restaurant at the historical Santa Paula Airport. A bakery, espresso and tea cafe, restaurant, beer and wine bar, artisanal merchandise and catering, all tied together by the seasonal offerings of Ventura County. The emphasis of The Flying Spoon is whimsical and comfortable driven by seasonality and homemade American comfort style foods. We source high quality ingredients that inspire us to create the kind of foods we want to eat and share with our families. Beautiful views accompanied by custom roasted coffee or loose leaf tea and many tasty food options.
The Flying Spoon is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, friendly, and hardworking individuals to join our crew! If you love a fast-paced environment, take pride in your work, and enjoy being part of a positive team, we want to meet you.
Weekend availability is expected, and all positions require flexibility.
Starting wages-$17.50 - $22.00
Open Positions
Dishwasher (Back of House)
Responsibilities:
Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
Maintain a clean and organized dish area
Assist with basic kitchen prep as needed
Support the kitchen team during busy rushes
Qualifications:
Reliable and punctual
Ability to work weekends and flexible hours
Able to work on your feet and lift up to 30 lbs
Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
Line Cooks (Breakfast & Lunch)
Responsibilities:
Prepare menu items quickly and consistently, following recipes and standards
Assist and collaborate directly with the Head Chef
Help with prep work, organization, and daily kitchen tasks
Maintain a clean and safe workstation
Communicate effectively during service
Qualifications:
Previous line cook experience preferred (breakfast experience a plus)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and food safety
Flexibility and weekend availability required
Baker (Early Morning Shifts)
Responsibilities:
Prepare pastries, breads, muffins, cookies, and specialty baked goods
Work closely with and assist the Head Pastry Chef
Manage proofing, baking, mixing, and finishing processes
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the baking area
Follow recipes with consistency, creativity, and precision
Qualifications:
Professional baking experience preferred
Ability to work very early mornings and weekends
Passion for quality, technique, and local ingredients
Front of House Staff (Coffee Register Pastry Sales)
Responsibilities:
Greet guests warmly and provide exceptional customer service
Make coffee and espresso drinks
Take orders accurately and operate the POS system
Sell pastries, explain menu items, and keep displays stocked
Maintain a tidy dining area and assist with general front-of-house duties
Qualifications:
Customer service or café experience preferred
Friendly, upbeat, and team-oriented
Comfortable multitasking in a busy environment
Must be flexible and available on weekends
Why Join The Flying Spoon?
A positive, team-centered workplace
Proudly using local ingredients and making everything in-house
Opportunities to learn from experienced chefs and pastry professionals
Employee discounts on food and coffee
Flexible scheduling
Required
Food Handlers Certification- current or completed upon hiring.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Work Location: In person