Baristas
Tasks Include:
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
- Clean service or seating areas.
- Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.
- Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
- Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
- Receive and process customer payments.
- Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.
- Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
- Take out garbage.
- Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers.
- Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.
- Create signs to advertise store products or events.
- Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: No Data
National: +7.6%
Education
Less than a High School Diploma
Job Zone:
One: Little or No Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Mid Range ($28,000 - $35,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$27,930.00
State
$26,220.00
Regional
Baristas
Description
Career Cluster: | Hospitality & Tourism |
Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Baristas
Education
Required Level of Education
- Less than a High School Diploma = 57.13%
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 28.76%
- Some College Courses = 8.64%
- Bachelor's Degree = 5.47%
Related Work Experience
- None = 71.17%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 14.19%
- Up to and including 1 month = 8.30%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 5.47%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 0.87%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Up to and including 1 month = 49.72%
- None = 38.70%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 6.41%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 5.17%
On-the-Job Training
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 59.74%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 18.12%
- None or short demonstration = 13.48%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 6.41%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 2.24%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Baristas
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
- Clean service or seating areas.
- Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.
- Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
- Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
- Receive and process customer payments.
- Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.
- Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
- Take out garbage.
- Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers.
- Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.
- Create signs to advertise store products or events.
- Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines.
- Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
- Set up or restock product displays.
- Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Baristas
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
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81.00 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
57.25 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
50.50 | Sales and Marketing | Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Baristas
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
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62.50 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
59.50 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
59.50 | Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
53.00 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
50.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
50.00 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Baristas
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
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68.75 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
65.50 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
62.50 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
59.50 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
56.25 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
53.00 | Time Sharing | The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources). |
53.00 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
53.00 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
53.00 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
53.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
50.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
50.00 | Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
50.00 | Trunk Strength | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. |
50.00 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Baristas
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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84.25 | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
79.25 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
76.00 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
73.00 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
68.75 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
64.00 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
61.50 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
61.25 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
59.75 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
59.50 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
59.25 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
58.50 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
58.00 | Selling or Influencing Others | Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
56.25 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
53.75 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
51.25 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
50.75 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Baristas
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
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83.00 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
77.50 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
76.25 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
75.25 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
71.75 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
69.75 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
67.75 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
66.25 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
60.25 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
57.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
57.25 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
52.50 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
51.50 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Baristas
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
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55.50 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Baristas
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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96.40 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
93.40 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
91.00 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
86.80 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
85.60 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
82.20 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
82.20 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
81.00 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
80.00 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
78.60 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
77.20 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
73.40 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
68.40 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
68.00 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
67.80 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
66.80 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
66.80 | Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
64.40 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
64.20 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
63.40 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
59.60 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
55.20 | Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
55.00 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
53.60 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
53.40 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
53.00 | Degree of Automation | How automated is the job? |
51.20 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
50.00 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
- Examples
- These occupations involve following instructions and helping others. Examples include food preparation workers, dishwashers, floor sanders and finishers, landscaping and groundskeeping workers, logging equipment operators, and baristas.
- Education
- Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $21,150.00 | $27,930.00 | $31,480.00 |
Virginia | $22,880.00 | $26,220.00 | $28,760.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $27,076.11 | $30,311.03 | $34,219.06 |
Bay Consortium | $24,892.67 | $29,637.92 | $32,450.57 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $23,915.40 | $26,236.81 | $29,079.78 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $23,914.36 | $23,914.36 | $26,691.48 |
Crater Area | $23,914.36 | $25,617.00 | $28,942.85 |
Greater Peninsula | $23,914.36 | $24,701.40 | $27,930.05 |
Hampton Roads | $23,914.36 | $26,087.35 | $28,997.20 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $23,914.36 | $23,918.54 | $26,577.55 |
Northern Virginia | $27,046.85 | $30,395.69 | $34,845.14 |
Piedmont Workforce | $24,265.55 | $28,181.94 | $31,191.10 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $23,914.36 | $24,219.56 | $26,837.80 |
Southwestern Virginia | $23,914.36 | $23,914.36 | $26,193.96 |
West Piedmont | $23,914.36 | $23,914.36 | $26,269.21 |
Western Virginia | $23,914.36 | $24,448.46 | $27,488.97 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 3,195,600 | 3,438,800 | +7.6% |
Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Careers in Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services Pathway:
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Proficiency Ratings
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important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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