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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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