Barista, Tūmau kawhe
Also known as
- Coffee worker, waiter
Baristas prepare, make and serve specialty coffee and other beverages. They may serve counter food and take payments for orders from customers.
1:58 mins
Your pay could be
$23
Lower
$25 to $28
Most common
$30
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Baristas
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts
- usually work in cafes or restaurants
- may work in smelly or noisy conditions
- need to be accurate and work well under pressure
Tasks
- Process customer bills or payments.
- Serve food or beverages.
- Prepare hot or cold beverages.
- Clean food service areas.
- Clean tableware.
- Communicate dining or order details to kitchen personnel.
- Take customer orders.
- Present food or beverage information or menus to customers.
- Cook foods.
- Set up merchandise displays.
You usually learn on the job to become a barista and experience or training may be useful.
You may need
- experience in hospitality
- a New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3)
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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