How a barista can use AI, task by task

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Drinks: [coffee, tea, cold]
Equipment: [brewers, machines]

List recipes, ratios and cleaning. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Area: [bar, counter, dining]
Rules: [health code]

Make a close-down checklist. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Setting: [counter, bar]
Menu: [describe]

Prepare order-taking phrases, upsell lines and allergy questions. Then play a customer. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Menu: [dishes, wines, diets]
Guests: [describe]

Prepare short descriptions, recommendations and allergy questions. Then play the guest. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Service: [counter, tables, institution meal]
Rules: [order accuracy, temperatures, allergens]

Make a service sequence with accuracy checks and allergen handling steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to clean service or seating areas.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Area: [bar, counter, dining]
Rules: [health code]

Make a close-down checklist. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to take out garbage.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Area: [kitchen, store]
Rules: [sanitation, recycling]

Make a trash and bin cleaning routine. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Station: [line, display, trays]
Par list: [items]

Make a stocking checklist. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Menu: [dishes, wines, diets]
Guests: [describe]

Prepare short descriptions, recommendations and allergy questions. Then play the guest. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Service: [counter, tables, institution meal]
Rules: [order accuracy, temperatures, allergens]

Make a service sequence with accuracy checks and allergen handling steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to wrap, label, or date food items for sale.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Items: [sandwiches, hot food, pastries]
Rules: [date labels, allergens, temperatures]

List wrapping, labelling and holding steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Equipment or instrument: [describe]
What good data looks like: [quality criteria]

List checks to confirm it's working properly, signs of drift or failure, and how to document issues.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Recipe or test: [describe]
Quantities: [amounts]

Scale quantities and list measuring tips. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to set up or restock product displays.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Products: [describe]
Space: [shelves, table, window]

Plan layout, pricing and restock. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Storage: [coolers, dry store]
Items: [food, utensils]

List organizing, dating and rotation steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a barista. Part of my job is to slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service.

Context: The work draws on food production, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Food: [meat, fish, vegetables]
Cuts needed: [service, recipes]

List cutting sequence, yields, knife safety and hygiene. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.