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Baristas - 35-3023.01

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Barista
  • Catering Barista

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
  • Clean service or seating areas.
  • Create signs to advertise store products or events.
  • Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines.
  • Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.
  • Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
  • Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
  • Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
  • Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
  • Receive and process customer payments.
  • Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.
  • Set up or restock product displays.
  • Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service.
  • Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
  • Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
  • Take out garbage.
  • Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers.
  • Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Assess equipment functioning.
  • Clean food service areas.
  • Clean tableware.
  • Communicate dining or order details to kitchen personnel.
  • Cook foods.
  • Cut cooked or raw foods.
  • Measure ingredients.
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
  • Package food or supplies.
  • Prepare hot or cold beverages.
  • Present food or beverage information or menus to customers.
  • Process customer bills or payments.
  • Remove trash.
  • Serve food or beverages.
  • Set up merchandise displays.
  • Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.
  • Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
  • Take customer orders.
  • Train food preparation or food service personnel.
  • Write advertising or promotional material.

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Culinary Specialist (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Culinary Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Culinary Specialist (Submarine) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Food Service Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Coffee Maker