Jobs / Physical work / 35-3023.01

Baristas

Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.

US jobs
3,854,050 (SOC 35-3023 group, "Fast Food and Counter Workers")
Median wage
$31,200 a year
Job family
Physical work

Can agents do the work of baristas?

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  • Task levelUnexploredNo benchmark in our collection covers this work yet.
  • Project levelUnexploredNo benchmark in our collection covers this work yet.

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Typical tasks

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  • Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
  • Receive and process customer payments.
  • Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
  • Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
  • Clean service or seating areas.
  • Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
  • Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.
  • Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Take out garbage.
  • Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.
  • Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines.
  • Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
Other job titles for this occupation (11)

Bobarista · Catering Barista · Cafe Barista · Coffee Bar Attendant · Coffee Barista · Coffee Brewer · Coffee Maker · Coffee Shop Attendant · Coffee Sommelier · Gourmet Coffee Attendant · Juicer