Baristas
Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.
- Tasks
- 19 tasks19 core
- Family
- Food Preparation & ServingOne of its 18 occupations
- Code
- 35-3023.01SOC 2018: 35-3023
What the work is made of
All 19 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the job
- Task 1. Receive and process customer payments.Core taskTask 17588Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 2. Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.Core taskTask 17581Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 3. Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.Core taskTask 17591Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 4. Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.Core taskTask 17582Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 5. Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.Core taskTask 17585Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 6. Clean service or seating areas.Core taskTask 17583Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 7. Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.Core taskTask 17589Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 8. Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.Core taskTask 17597Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 9. Set up or restock product displays.Core taskTask 17598Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 10. Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers.Core taskTask 17593Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 11. Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.Core taskTask 17590Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 12. Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.Core taskTask 17594Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 13. Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.Core taskTask 17587Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 14. Take out garbage.Core taskTask 17592Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 15. Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.Core taskTask 17586Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 16. Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service.Core taskTask 17599Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 17. Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.Core taskTask 17584Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 18. Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines.Core taskTask 17596Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2015
- Task 19. Create signs to advertise store products or events.Core taskTask 17595Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2015
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 35-3023
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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