Description
Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.
- • 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.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
