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Barista
- Craft delicious beverages and brighten someone's day with a perfect cup of coffee.
- Enhance customer experiences by creating memorable moments with every order.
- Explore the art of coffee-making and master the skill of latte art.
What You’ll Do
Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.
- Receive and process customer payments.
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
- Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
- Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.
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Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Influencing or leading others
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Speaking
- Time Management
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
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Barista
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