Career switch, measured
From Barista to Cook
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 93% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Food safety, Food preparation, Cleaning, Hospitality; the main skills to add are Regulatory compliance, Inventory management, Leadership, Communication.
93%
skill overlap
3,772
open Cook postings read
Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillBaristaCook
- Food safety87%59%
- Food preparation61%75%
- Cleaning73%64%
- Hospitality68%46%
- Scheduling57%43%
- Mental health59%29%
- Workplace safety10%20%
- Customer service29%12%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Cook postings, rarely in Barista ones.
SkillBaristaCook
- Regulatory compliance–10%
- Inventory management–10%
- Leadership–9%
- Communication–8%
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Plan your move to Cook
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