Name: Karina Parsons. Job title: Barista. Where do you work now and how long have you been there: Crema on Lords for two months. Where were you born: Orange. Hobbies: Horse riding, helping with animal welfare and soccer. What did you want to be when you were little: A veterinarian, but then I learned you had to put down animals. Job description: Making coffee, maintaining consistency in the grinder and milk texture, it’s adjusting the recipe for each customer and cup. What other jobs have you had: Stablehand, the Green Army and veterianarian assistant. What training have you done: On the job training, Glenn from Ellie’s Cafe changed my level of skill.
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Why did you choose this job: I started as a dishwasher and then learned how to make coffee, I developed a passion for it and latte art. What is the best thing about your job: Latte art, it’s a skill you can always improve on. What is the worst thing about your job: Speed and consistency can be a challenge when you’re busy.
Where do you see yourself in five years: I adore coffee and love making it, owning my own cafe is a dream and the ultimate test of skills with running a business and all it entails.
What advice would you give someone interested in this job as a career: Start at the bottom, you’ll always start making average coffee but as long as you have a good mentor, you will improve, I’m still learning after 10 years.
