Barista at Peet's Coffee in Ventura, California

Founded in 1966, Peet's California operations revolve around three pillars: sourcing & roasting, coffee shops, and grocery & retail.Their 200 Californian coffee shops offer brewed drinks, beans, and tea, fostering a community vibe. Finally, partnerships with 14,000+ grocery stores across the US bring Peet's into consumers' kitchens. This multi-pronged approach, built on fresh roasting and high-quality beans, cements Peet's as a premium Californian coffee haven.

Skills you'll develop

Customer Service: Delivering a friendly a professional service to ensure customers are acknowledged, informed and satisfied. Also receiving feedback in a visible way to make the customer feel heard.
Latte Art: Latte Art is a method of preparing coffee created by pouring micro-foam onto a shot of espresso, then making a pattern on the surface.
Tamping: Compressing coffee grinds evenly into the portafilter to ensure that the pressurised water passes through the coffee bed evenly.
Service Orientation: Knowing how to allocate your time to maximize total customer happiness.

Pay & Benefits

$19 per hour. Tips estimated at $4 per hour
Full medical, dental and vision insurance to employees who work 21 or more hours per week (following completion of 500 hours of work)
Paid vacation (accrual following completion of 500 hours of work)