Your behaviours
Plan and organise ahead to allow enough time to get tasks done
Use 'to do' lists and set priorities to help you achieve your goals
Be open and honest with people, rather than hiding your thoughts and
feelings
Seek guidance and support when you are feeling stressed
Create a balanced lifestyle for yourself and allow time for recreation and
relaxation
Reward yourself when you reach your achievements and goals
Limit your intake of alcohol, caffeine and other drugs.
How to maintain health at
work
We spend a lot of time at work, so it's important that our health is a priority
while we are there. Here are some tips to help make our work life healthier.
Avoid strains and sprains

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Don't 'soldier on'
Work safely outdoors
Take care of your eyes and ears
Diet and exercise matter at work
Avoid work travel hazards
Assessment Task 2
Overall purpose of the job
In single-location cafés or in one of the subsidiaries of large café chains, the
baristas are the people who bring sun-shine in a cup of coffee. Their job
involves preparing a variety of coffee-based beverages and teas following the
company’s unique recipes. They serve the drinks, recommend drinks to new
clients, promote new recipes, keep the serving area neat and clean and supply
the production area with all the necessary ingredients. Warm and friendly, the
barista may also serve snacks and sweets which can successfully accompany
their fresh and savory coffees. Fresh juice preparation or cake baking may also
be included in the barista job description.
Main task of the job
List of the duties associated with this position.
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Greet persons entering the café, ask about their preferences and
recommend them the products/drinks which best suit them;
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Prepare and serve the drinks according to company’s recipe and/or
client’s directions;
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Offer clients advice regarding coffee blend, grinding and preparation and
instruct them onto how to obtain best coffee drinks at home;

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Weigh and grind roasted beans coffee for clients;
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Clean and sanitize the equipment, the working area and the sitting area
in accordance with the current sanitary rules;
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Periodically check the equipment and ask for fixing or replacement when
malfunctions are observed;
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Order and pay for supplies necessary for the drink preparation;
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Receive payment from clients for the products served;
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Wrap and label the products which are sold;
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Bake cakes and biscuits and prepare salads if the location serves such
products;
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Train new baristas for smooth accommodation and efficient
collaboration.
Qualifications required
The barista job description does not specify any particular specialization for the
job, but a college degree is preferable for those applying for this position. While
also opened for high school students, the schedule is often restrictive for this
category of applicants. A good knowledge of coffee machines and related
equipment is a plus and will be taken into consideration. A short on-spot


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