U.S. Dept. of Labor code 35-3023.01Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Baristas

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

What this job is about

Provide excellent customer service while preparing beverages and food items.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Take customer orders
Listen to customer requests and accurately record their beverage and food orders.
2
Prepare beverages
Make hot or cold beverages according to customer specifications and menu standards.
3
Serve food items
Present prepared foods such as pastries or sandwiches to customers.
4
Clean work areas
Sanitize and organize workstations, utensils, and equipment to maintain hygiene.
5
Process payments
Receive and handle customer payments efficiently and accurately.

Tools used in this work

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.