Barista
OSCA 471231·ANZSCO 431112
47,400
78.3%
73.9%
24 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Prepares and serves espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in a cafe, coffee shop, restaurant or dining establishment.
What they typically do
- 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
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Barista.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.