Occupation

Baristas

Human Advantage 65%

Significant human skills needed

AI Automation Risk Moderate Risk
3.9 / 10

Some tasks in this role may be augmented by AI, but human oversight and interpersonal skills remain important.

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

Also Known As: Barista, Cafe Barista, Catering Barista, Coffee Bar Attendant, Coffee Barista, Coffee Brewer, Coffee Maker, Coffee Shop Attendant +3 more

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Core Tasks

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

Education & Training

Job Zone 1 Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed
Education: Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Experience: Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

Less than a High School Diploma
57%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
29%
Some College Courses
9%
Bachelor's Degree
5%

Technology & Tools

Hot Technologies

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  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Word

Software (5)

  • Accounting software
  • Point of sale POS software

Tools & Equipment (25)

  • Bagel cutters
  • Box cutters
  • Cash registers
  • Chefs' knives
  • Coffee brewing machines
  • Coffee grinders
  • Commercial kitchen microwave ovens
  • Commercial kitchen toasters
  • Computer laser printers
  • Credit card processing machines
  • Desktop computers
  • Drink blenders
  • Electronic food scales
  • Espresso makers
  • Ice machines
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Panini presses
  • Personal computers
  • Point of sale POS terminals
  • Restaurant dishwashers
  • Restaurant ovens
  • Steam tables
  • Tea brewers
  • Touch screen registers
  • Wireless telephone headsets

Where This Career Leads

Career progression organized by specialty track and experience level.

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