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Baristas

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

Career Cluster:Hospitality, Events, & Tourism
Job Family:Food Preparation and Serving Related
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
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Key Tasks

  • 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.
  • Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.
  • Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
  • Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers.
  • Take out garbage.
  • Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
  • Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service.
  • Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines.
  • Create signs to advertise store products or events.

Skills

Active Listening
63%
Service Orientation
60%
Speaking
60%
Social Perceptiveness
53%
Coordination
50%
Reading Comprehension
50%
Monitoring
50%
Critical Thinking
47%
Persuasion
44%
Operation and Control
44%
Time Management
41%
Active Learning
41%
Writing
41%
Negotiation
38%
Operations Monitoring
38%
Complex Problem Solving
35%
Learning Strategies
35%
Judgment and Decision Making
35%
Instructing
31%
Quality Control Analysis
31%
Mathematics
28%
Troubleshooting
28%
Management of Personnel Resources
28%
Equipment Maintenance
28%
Repairing
25%
Management of Material Resources
22%
Systems Analysis
19%
Management of Financial Resources
19%
Systems Evaluation
19%
Equipment Selection
16%
Technology Design
10%
Operations Analysis
3%
Programming
0%
Installation
0%
Science
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
81%
English Language
57%
Sales and Marketing
51%
Food Production
44%
Administration and Management
39%
Mathematics
38%
Computers and Electronics
36%
Personnel and Human Resources
33%
Communications and Media
31%
Public Safety and Security
28%
Administrative
27%
Education and Training
25%
Production and Processing
25%
Chemistry
25%
Telecommunications
25%
Economics and Accounting
24%
Mechanical
21%
Foreign Language
20%
Psychology
20%
Law and Government
20%
Transportation
20%
Fine Arts
18%
Sociology and Anthropology
14%
Design
14%
Geography
13%
Medicine and Dentistry
13%
Engineering and Technology
13%
Building and Construction
13%
History and Archeology
11%
Therapy and Counseling
11%
Physics
11%
Philosophy and Theology
10%
Biology
8%

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Abilities

Oral Comprehension
69%
Oral Expression
66%
Speech Clarity
63%
Speech Recognition
60%
Near Vision
56%
Problem Sensitivity
53%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
53%
Finger Dexterity
53%
Time Sharing
53%
Information Ordering
53%
Written Comprehension
50%
Control Precision
50%
Trunk Strength
50%
Manual Dexterity
50%
Hearing Sensitivity
47%
Deductive Reasoning
47%
Selective Attention
47%
Perceptual Speed
44%
Extent Flexibility
44%
Category Flexibility
44%
Multilimb Coordination
44%
Flexibility of Closure
44%
Written Expression
44%
Auditory Attention
41%
Stamina
41%
Fluency of Ideas
41%
Static Strength
41%
Inductive Reasoning
41%
Speed of Closure
41%
Visual Color Discrimination
41%
Reaction Time
38%
Wrist-Finger Speed
38%
Memorization
38%
Originality
38%
Number Facility
38%
Far Vision
35%
Visualization
35%
Dynamic Strength
35%
Rate Control
31%
Gross Body Coordination
31%
Mathematical Reasoning
28%
Explosive Strength
28%
Depth Perception
28%
Gross Body Equilibrium
25%
Speed of Limb Movement
13%
Response Orientation
13%
Sound Localization
6%
Spatial Orientation
3%
Dynamic Flexibility
3%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Night Vision
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%

Work Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
84%
Controlling Machines and Processes
79%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
76%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
73%
Handling and Moving Objects
69%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
64%
Performing General Physical Activities
62%
Training and Teaching Others
61%
Getting Information
60%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
60%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
59%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
59%
Selling or Influencing Others
58%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
56%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
54%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
51%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
51%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
48%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
47%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
47%
Processing Information
45%
Documenting/Recording Information
44%
Assisting and Caring for Others
44%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
43%
Coaching and Developing Others
42%
Thinking Creatively
42%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
42%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
41%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
41%
Developing and Building Teams
39%
Scheduling Work and Activities
37%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
37%
Working with Computers
37%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
36%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
36%
Staffing Organizational Units
35%
Analyzing Data or Information
32%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
31%
Performing Administrative Activities
26%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
20%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
13%

Work Context

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

96%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

92%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

89%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

84%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

82%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

78%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

78%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

76%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

75%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

73%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

72%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

67%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

61%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

60%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

60%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

59%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

59%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

56%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

55%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

54%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

50%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

44%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

44%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

42%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

42%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

41%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

39%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

38%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

37%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

34%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

32%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

32%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

32%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

31%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

29%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

22%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

22%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

21%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

20%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

19%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

15%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

15%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

15%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

13%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

13%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

13%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

11%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

8%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

7%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

6%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

4%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

3%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

3%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

3%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

3%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

3%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

3%

Education

Less than high school diploma

57%

High school diploma or equivalent

29%

Some college, no degree

9%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

68

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

55

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

46

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

41

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

27

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

0

Work Styles

Social Orientation
73%
Cooperation
69%
Dependability
69%
Optimism
58%
Attention to Detail
55%
Self-Control
50%
Empathy
44%
Stress Tolerance
41%
Sincerity
40%
Adaptability
39%
Integrity
39%
Humility
37%
Initiative
28%
Perseverance
26%
Achievement Orientation
24%
Self-Confidence
23%
Cautiousness
15%
Innovation
11%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
6%
Intellectual Curiosity
2%

Work Values

Relationships
56%
Support
45%
Independence
28%
Working Conditions
25%
Achievement
17%
Recognition
17%

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