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Baristas

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$30480	904300	6.1%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$30480

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

904300

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

6.1%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

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

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Less than a High School Diploma

Related Work Experience: N.A.

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month

Detailed Work Activities

Serve food or beverages.
Prepare hot or cold beverages.
Clean food service areas.
Clean tableware.
Assess equipment functioning.
Present food or beverage information or menus to customers.
Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Process customer bills or payments.
Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.
Communicate dining or order details to kitchen personnel.
Take customer orders.
Remove trash.
Measure ingredients.
Package food or supplies.
Write advertising or promotional material.
Train food preparation or food service personnel.
Cook foods.
Set up merchandise displays.
Cut cooked or raw foods.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

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.
Clean service or seating areas.
Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.
Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
Set up or restock product displays.
Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers.
Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.
Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
Take out garbage.
Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service.
Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines.
Create signs to advertise store products or events.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Innovation

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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