Skills of Barista Graduates

FareStart students have worked and trained alongside professional baristas for the duration of our program. In addition to great proficiency in food handling skills, each student learns to create the entire range of coffee and specialty drinks found in the highest-end cafes and coffee shops. Our program includes a constant assessment of both the quality of each drink, and the efficiency with which it is prepared.

Skills

  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Exemplary Customer Service
  • Consistency and Quality Control
  • Receptive to training
  • Accurate cash handling
  • Ability to operate equipment safely
  • Enthusiasm for the work at hand
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Continued support from Employment Specialists
  • FareStart 8-week on-the-job training experience

The statistics speak for themselves

With your help, 80% of FareStart’s Barista graduates are employed within 180 days of program completion.