Occupation information for Baristas California

description

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

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details

Currently Employed: 419,100

Projected Annual Job Openings: 103,410

Typical Hourly Wage: $17.07 - $20.69

Typical Annual Salary: $35,500 - $43,030

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: No formal educational credential

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Receive and process customer payments.
  • Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
  • Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
  • Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
  • Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.
  • Clean service or seating areas.
  • Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.
  • Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
  • Set up or restock product displays.
  • Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Cappuccino or espresso machines
  • Commercial use blenders
  • Commercial use coffee grinders
  • Commercial use coffee or iced tea makers
  • Commercial use cutlery

Technology:
  • Accounting software
  • Office suite software
  • Point of sale POS software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Word processing software