For most people, a part- time job in the food industry is just a stepping stone.
But for some, it can spark inspiration for a future job, create a lifelong passion and help them meet the love of their life.
Listen in as we talk to two certified coffee masters whose Starbucks jobs have changed their lives. These two coffee masters have followed a unique process in order to become an expert in this very specialized field.
They spoke to us about what they do, how they got there and where their coffee dreams may take them.
Starbucks Coffee PassportThe Coffee Passport is meant for Starbucks partners to track which coffee blends they have tasted, take notes and learn coffee fundamentals. Photo by Sindi Dulluku on March 25, 2018.
Chairman quoteStarbucks chairman Howard Schultz shares an inspiring quote which compares coffee tasting to travelling the world. Photo by Sindi Dulluku on March 25, 2018.
Coffee Master J.C.Jansen Cabalo, has been a a certified coffee master for six years and even met his wife at a Starbucks location. Photo courtesy of Jansen Cabalo.
Beginner Coffee MasterRandi Mast, a new coffee master, takes pride in their job at Starbucks and can see themself owning their own cafe one day. Photo courtesy of Randi Mast.
Starbucks StockSelect Starbucks locations sell reserve coffees, which are a more sophisticated version of their standard brews. Photo by Sindi Dulluku on March 25, 2018.
Reserve A list of Starbucks Reserve coffees and their origins, that are on display inside a Scarborough location. Photo by Sindi Dulluku on March 25, 2018.
Hard at WorkCo-host Sindi Dulluku is finishing up the final touches of her podcast But First, Coffee in a Ryerson Rogers Communications Centre edit suite on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Photo by Marianne Iannaci on April 3, 2018.
CelebrationCo-host Sindi Dulluku celebrates the completion of the first episode of But First, Coffee on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Photo by Marianne Iannaci on April 3, 2018.
