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Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.

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Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.
Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them.
Take out garbage.
Create signs to advertise store products or events.
Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines.
Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service.
Receive and process customer payments.
Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
Set up or restock product displays.
Clean service or seating areas.
Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers.
Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.