Barista

Description

Prepares and serves espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in a cafe, coffee shop, restaurant or dining establishment.

Description

Prepare and serve espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in cafes, coffee shops, restaurants and dining establishments.

Tasks include

• Operates coffee machines and other equipment to brew and prepare beverages
• Grinds coffee beans and measures out appropriate amounts for each order
• Froths milk and adds it to coffee to create specialty drinks
• Cleans and maintains coffee machines, equipment and work areas
• Stocks and replenishes coffee beans, milk options and other supplies, such as flavoured syrups, drinking chocolate or chai powder
• Provides information and recommendations to customers on coffee and beverage options