Being the coffee girl at the bagel shop isn’t so bad. I provide the wealthy masses with their daily lattes, cafe mochas and large cappuccinos with extra foam. In between making fancy coffee drinks I brew gallons and gallons of normal coffee- 3 blends, 1 decaf, 2 flavored, 1 flavored decaf- refill lids, sugars, splenda, equal, stirrers, napkins and milk thermoses. We don’t fuck around when it comes to milk. We offer half and half, light cream, whole mile, 2%, skim, nonfat Lactaid, non-dairy creamer and soy. Surprisingly Lactaid makes the best foam for cappuccinos.
It’s mindless work, but there’s a strange sort of satisfaction that comes from making the perfect stiff foam required when a dry cappuccino is requested. I sort of like the sound of the steamer and the monotony of endlessly wiping down the same counters. Many of the regular customers recognize me from my earlier incantations as coffee girl and stop to chat. And unlike the other employees over at the main counter, I get a place to sit, which is absolutely necessary when the morning rush for coffee ends, three hours after it started. Being pregnant and on your feet all day is exhausting. Especially when the being on your feet part starts at 7:30.
It’s good to be back at work. But having the day off is better.
lisamechelle | 22-Sep-05 at 10:06 am | Permalink
I’ve always wanted to be a Barista at Starbucks. I love the hustle, too. Keep up the good work.
Joe Ferrante | 03-Oct-05 at 11:05 pm | Permalink
Well, this is interesting. I did a blog search for barista jobs and found your site. When I get some time I’ll come back and find out where barista jobs appears and how it relates - if it even does. Take care - nice work.