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Barista What They Do

Prepares or serves specialty coffee or other beverages. Serves food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.

Receives and processes customer payments.
Prepares or serves hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
Cleans or sanitizes work areas, utensils, or equipment.
Takes customer orders and conveys them to other employees for preparation.
Describes menu items to customers or suggests products that might appeal to them.
Cleans service or seating areas.
Serves prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.
Prepares or serves menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
Sets up or restocks product displays.
Weighs, grinds, or packs coffee beans for customers.

People who do this job report that:

You would sit most of the time. There's some walking and standing. You may have to lift and carry things like books, papers or tools weighing 10 lbs. or less.
Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
Sound and noise levels are loud and distracting
Work in this occupation involves making repetitive motions more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

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