Barista

Baristas prepare and serve coffee and other beverages to customers, often working in cafes, restaurants, or hospitality settings within various industries including oil and gas facilities. They ensure a pleasant customer experience by maintaining quality and cleanliness in their service area.

What this role usually involves

• Prepare and serve coffee and specialty drinks according to standard recipes
• Operate coffee machines and other beverage equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area and equipment
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service
• Manage inventory of coffee supplies and notify management when stock is low
• Follow health and safety guidelines in food and beverage preparation

Skills employers usually look for

• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to operate coffee machines and related equipment
• Attention to detail in drink preparation
• Basic math skills for handling payments
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Teamwork and cooperation

Usual qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is often required
• Training or certification in coffee preparation or barista skills is advantageous
• Basic food safety knowledge or certification may be expected