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Occupation AtlasBaristas

O*NET · 35-3023.01

Baristas

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

Also called Bobarista · Cafe Barista · Catering Barista · Coffee Bar Attendant · Coffee Barista · Coffee Brewer · Coffee Maker · Coffee Shop Attendant
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Coffee Sommelier · Gourmet Coffee Attendant · Juicer

Job Zone 2 — Some Preparation NeededHolland code RSC35 skills on file

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Job Zone

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Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed

Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma, some previous work-related skill or experience, and a few months to a year of training with experienced workers.

Job Zone is O*NET's rating of how much education, experience and training an occupation typically needs — a property of the work, not of anyone doing it.

Occupational interest profile

RSCRealistic · Social · Conventional — the three strongest interests, in order

  • R Realistic5.58
  • S Social3.70
  • C Conventional3.70
  • E Enterprising3.24
  • A Artistic2.63
  • I Investigative1.07

RIASEC (Holland) interests on O*NET's 0–7 scale: what the work draws on, not what any individual prefers. Hover a row for what each dimension means.

Education and experience

The education level respondents say the job requires, and the most common answer for experience and training.

  • Less than a High School Diploma64%
  • High School Diploma or the equivalent29%
  • Post-Secondary Certificate2%
  • Some College Courses2%
  • Bachelor's Degree2%
Related work experience
None (58%)
On-site or in-plant training
Up to and including 1 month (45%)
On-the-job training
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month (60%)

Typically associated skills

All 35 O*NET skills, most important first. Importance (1–5) says how much a skill matters here; level (0–7) says how much of it the work calls for, with O*NET's example of a nearby level. Neither is a proficiency rating of a person.

  • Service Orientation3.42.9Level 2 looks like: Ask customers if they would like a cup of coffee
  • Active Listeningbasic3.42.6Level 2 looks like: Take a customer's order
  • Speakingbasic3.32.9Level 2 looks like: Greet tourists and explain tourist attractions
  • Coordination3.02.8Level 2 looks like: Schedule appointments for a medical clinic
  • Monitoringbasic3.02.8Level 2 looks like: Proofread and correct a letter
  • Social Perceptiveness3.02.5Level 2 looks like: Notice that customers are angry because they have been waiting too long
  • Reading Comprehensionbasic2.92.8Level 2 looks like: Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form
  • Critical Thinkingbasic2.62.6Level 2 looks like: Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being late
  • Operation and Control2.62.1Level 2 looks like: Navigate the settings on an office printer to print on both sides of the paper
  • Active Learningbasic2.52.5Level 2 looks like: Think about the implications of a news article for job opportunities
  • Persuasion2.52.4Level 2 looks like: Solicit donations for a charity
  • Writingbasic2.52.3Level 2 looks like: Write down a guest's order at a restaurant
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Tasks

17 core · 2 supplemental

What people in this occupation do, as O*NET records it, core tasks first by importance (1–5).

  1. Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.4.8
  2. Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.4.8
  3. Receive and process customer payments.4.8
  4. Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.4.7
  5. Clean service or seating areas.4.5
  6. Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.4.5
  7. Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.4.4
  8. Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.4.3
  9. Take out garbage.4.3
  10. Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.4.2
  11. Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.4.2
  12. Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines.4.2
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  1. Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.4.1
  2. Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.4.1
  3. Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.3.9
  4. Set up or restock product displays.3.9
  5. Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers.3.8
  6. Create signs to advertise store products or events.2.8
  7. Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service.2.4

Knowledge

Bodies of knowledge the work draws on.

  • Customer and Personal Service4.63.8Level 4 looks like: Be responsible for 10 children at daycare
  • Administration and Management3.62.5Level 1 looks like: Approve a reimbursement request
  • Sales and Marketing3.52.9
  • Food Production3.23.1Level 4 looks like: Operate a commercial fishing boat
  • English Language3.12.6
  • Personnel and Human Resources3.02.5Level 1 looks like: Fill out a medical claim form
  • Production and Processing2.62.0Level 1 looks like: Put a computer back into its packing materials
  • Education and Training2.43.3Level 4 looks like: Lead a quality improvement seminar
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  • Public Safety and Security2.42.2Level 1 looks like: Use a seatbelt
  • Communications and Media2.32.2Level 1 looks like: Write a thank you note
  • Economics and Accounting2.21.3Level 1 looks like: Answer billing questions from credit card customers
  • Mathematics2.21.6Level 1 looks like: Add two numbers
  • Psychology2.21.8Level 1 looks like: Monitor several children on a playground
  • Sociology and Anthropology2.21.6Level 1 looks like: Identify two cultures in a story as being different
  • Administrative2.11.3Level 1 looks like: Direct phone calls to the appropriate staff member
  • Computers and Electronics2.12.1Level 1 looks like: Operate a media player to watch a training video
  • Telecommunications2.11.1Level 1 looks like: Send an email
  • Foreign Language1.91.2Level 1 looks like: Say "please" and "thank you" in a foreign language
  • Chemistry1.81.5Level 1 looks like: Use a common household bug spray
  • Engineering and Technology1.81.2Level 1 looks like: Install a door lock
  • Mechanical1.81.2Level 1 looks like: Replace the filters in a furnace
  • Transportation1.81.1Level 1 looks like: Ride a train to work
  • Design1.60.9Level 1 looks like: Draw a straight line 4 3/16 inches long
  • History and Archeology1.50.9Level 1 looks like: Take a class in US history
  • Philosophy and Theology1.5—
  • Law and Government1.40.5Level 1 looks like: Describe the length of a U.S. presidential term
  • Building and Construction1.3—
  • Geography1.3—
  • Physics1.3—
  • Biology1.2—
  • Medicine and Dentistry1.2—
  • Therapy and Counseling1.2—
  • Fine Arts1.1—

Abilities

Enduring capacities the work calls for.

  • Speech Clarity3.93.3Level 4 looks like: Make stadium-wide announcements during a sporting event
  • Oral Comprehension3.83.3Level 4 looks like: Understand a coach's oral instructions for a sport
  • Oral Expression3.63.4Level 4 looks like: Give instructions to a lost motorist
  • Speech Recognition3.43.1Level 4 looks like: Identify a former customer's voice over the phone
  • Control Precision3.12.8Level 2 looks like: Adjust a room light with a dimmer switch
  • Manual Dexterity3.13.0Level 4 looks like: Pack oranges in crates as quickly as possible
  • Near Vision3.12.9Level 2 looks like: Read indicators on the dashboard of a car
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness3.02.8Level 2 looks like: Light a candle
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  • Information Ordering3.02.8Level 2 looks like: Follow the correct steps to make change
  • Time Sharing3.02.9Level 3 looks like: Watch street signs while driving at 30 miles an hour
  • Trunk Strength3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Sit up in an office chair
  • Category Flexibility2.92.6Level 3 looks like: Classify flowers according to size, color, and smell
  • Finger Dexterity2.92.8Level 2 looks like: Put coins in a parking meter
  • Problem Sensitivity2.92.8Level 2 looks like: Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't work
  • Written Comprehension2.92.9Level 2 looks like: Understand signs on the highway
  • Deductive Reasoning2.82.5Level 2 looks like: Know that a stalled car can coast downhill
  • Multilimb Coordination2.82.6Level 2 looks like: Row a boat
  • Stamina2.82.3Level 1 looks like: Walk 1/4 mile
  • Auditory Attention2.62.5Level 2 looks like: Listen to a lecture while people nearby are talking
  • Selective Attention2.62.3Level 2 looks like: Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearby
  • Extent Flexibility2.52.6Level 2 looks like: Reach to adjust the radio in a car
  • Inductive Reasoning2.52.3Level 2 looks like: Decide what to wear based on the weather report
  • Perceptual Speed2.52.3Level 2 looks like: Sort mail according to ZIP codes with no time pressure
  • Speed of Closure2.52.3Level 3 looks like: Recognize a song after hearing only the first few notes
  • Visual Color Discrimination2.52.4Level 1 looks like: Separate laundry into colors and whites
  • Far Vision2.42.0Level 2 looks like: Read a roadside billboard
  • Memorization2.42.3Level 1 looks like: Remember the number on your bus to be sure you get back on the right one
  • Static Strength2.42.3Level 1 looks like: Push an empty shopping cart
  • Written Expression2.42.4Level 1 looks like: Write a note to remind someone to take food out of the freezer
  • Reaction Time2.32.4Level 2 looks like: Start to slow down the car when a traffic light turns yellow
  • Dynamic Strength2.11.9Level 2 looks like: Use pruning shears to trim a bush
  • Flexibility of Closure2.11.8Level 2 looks like: Detect that your phone is ringing while at a concert
  • Fluency of Ideas2.12.0Level 2 looks like: Name four different uses for a screwdriver
  • Gross Body Coordination2.12.0Level 2 looks like: Get in and out of a truck
  • Hearing Sensitivity2.12.0Level 2 looks like: Notice a doorbell ringing
  • Number Facility2.12.0Level 1 looks like: Add 2 and 7
  • Originality2.11.9Level 2 looks like: Use a credit card to open a locked door
  • Wrist-Finger Speed2.01.6Level 2 looks like: Use a screwdriver to twist in a screw
  • Depth Perception1.91.3Level 2 looks like: Merge a car into traffic on a city street
  • Mathematical Reasoning1.91.3Level 1 looks like: Determine how much 20 oranges will cost when they are priced at 5 for 4 dollars
  • Visualization1.91.8Level 2 looks like: Imagine how to place paper in a printer so that the letterhead comes out on top
  • Gross Body Equilibrium1.81.1Level 2 looks like: Stand on a ladder
  • Rate Control1.81.3Level 1 looks like: Ride a bicycle alongside a jogger
  • Response Orientation1.80.9
  • Explosive Strength1.50.9
  • Dynamic Flexibility1.40.4
  • Speed of Limb Movement1.40.4
  • Sound Localization1.3—
  • Spatial Orientation1.3—
  • Peripheral Vision1.1—
  • Glare Sensitivity1.0—
  • Night Vision1.0—

Work activities

Kinds of activity the work is made of.

  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events3.43.7Level 4 looks like: Judge the suitability of food products for an event
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public3.43.2Level 4 looks like: Sell shoes in a crowded shoe store
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates3.32.7
  • Getting Information3.32.9
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others3.22.6
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships3.03.1Level 4 looks like: Maintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clients
  • Coaching and Developing Others2.82.5Level 1 looks like: Show a coworker how to operate a piece of equipment
  • Handling and Moving Objects2.83.1Level 4 looks like: Arrange books in a library
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  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials2.81.9Level 1 looks like: Check that doors to building are locked
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems2.81.9Level 1 looks like: Determine the meal selection for a cafeteria
  • Training and Teaching Others2.82.3Level 1 looks like: Give coworkers brief instructions on a simple procedural change
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge2.82.9
  • Controlling Machines and Processes2.72.2Level 1 looks like: Operate a cash register
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others2.72.1Level 1 looks like: Exchange information during a shift change
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People2.71.5Level 1 looks like: Determine whether to remove a tree that has been damaged
  • Performing General Physical Activities2.72.2Level 1 looks like: Walk between workstations in a small office
  • Developing and Building Teams2.61.6Level 1 looks like: Encourage two coworkers to stick with a tough assignment
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings2.61.8Level 1 looks like: Check to see if baking bread is done
  • Monitoring and Controlling Resources2.62.0Level 1 looks like: Work as a server responsible for keeping track of utensils
  • Selling or Influencing Others2.61.7Level 1 looks like: Convince a coworker to assist with an assignment
  • Assisting and Caring for Others2.51.9Level 1 looks like: Help a coworker complete an assignment
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards2.51.2Level 1 looks like: Review forms for completeness
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work2.52.6
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates2.41.8Level 1 looks like: Work occasionally as a backup supervisor
  • Thinking Creatively2.41.8Level 1 looks like: Change the spacing on a printed report
  • Staffing Organizational Units2.31.6Level 1 looks like: Work in a position that has minimal staffing requirements
  • Analyzing Data or Information2.21.2Level 1 looks like: Skim a short article to gather the main point
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others2.21.4Level 1 looks like: Work in a position that requires little advising of others
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies2.11.2Level 1 looks like: Plan the holiday schedule for an airline workforce
  • Processing Information2.11.2Level 1 looks like: Calculate the costs for shipping packages
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization2.01.4Level 1 looks like: Have little contact with people outside the organization
  • Documenting/Recording Information2.01.3Level 1 looks like: Record the weight of a patient during a routine health exam
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information2.00.9Level 1 looks like: Estimate the size of household furniture to be shipped
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment2.01.5Level 1 looks like: Make simple, external adjustments to a door hinge with ordinary hand tools
  • Scheduling Work and Activities2.01.8Level 1 looks like: Make appointments for patients using a predetermined schedule
  • Performing Administrative Activities1.91.1Level 1 looks like: Complete routine paperwork
  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment1.91.0Level 1 looks like: Use display settings to adjust a television picture
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others1.80.8Level 1 looks like: Interpret a blood pressure reading
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment1.80.8Level 1 looks like: Drive a car
  • Working with Computers1.81.3Level 1 looks like: Enter employee information into a database
  • Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment1.50.5Level 1 looks like: Specify the lighting for a work area

Work context

The conditions most characteristic of the work, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale.

  • Contact With Others5.0
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled4.8
  • Spend Time Standing4.8
  • Deal With External Customers or the Public in General4.7
  • Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams4.7
  • Physical Proximity4.7
  • Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team4.5
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls4.4
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate4.1
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions4.1

Technology

3 tools

Software used in this work. In demand: among the tools job postings for this occupation name most. Hot: often named in job postings across the economy.

Hot (3)

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Word

Related occupations

O*NET's own list of the occupations most related to this one, closest first.

  1. Fast Food and Counter Workers
  2. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
  3. Food Preparation Workers
  4. Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
  5. Waiters and Waitresses
  6. Cooks, Short Order
  7. Bartenders
  8. Cooks, Restaurant
  9. Cooks, Private Household
  10. Cooks, Fast Food

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