Barista training checklist
A barista training checklist is used by training supervisors to assess the quality of work, job knowledge, and professional behavior of baristas. it helps to assess baristas if they are following the standard procedures set by the organization.
What does this form include?
This form contains 11 sections:
Guest Experience
- Engages guest upon entering the café
- Takes order while answering any and all questions
- Works to serve and retain guest
- Smiles and is friendly in demeanor
Brewed Coffee
- Can explain the basics of brewing coffee (extraction, grind setting, coffee to water ratio, turbulence, freshness)
- Understands and demonstrates Coffee Freshness Standards
- Explains all doses: coffee and water; Half and full brew
- Demonstrates abilities in discussing differences in coffee to customers
- Keeps the area clean and organized at all times
Hand Brew Bar
- Can set pars for brew bar
- Can make grind adjustments based on results
- Brew properly extracted coffee
- Explains all doses: coffee and water; Chemex & Bee House
- Demonstrates abilities in discussing differences in coffee to customers
- Keeps the area clean and organized at all times
Whole Bean
- Demonstrates abilities in discussing differences in coffee to customers
- Knows proper procedure for bagging whole bean coffee
- Helping guests decide what coffee is best for them
- Encourages guests to use whole bean coffee
- Can grind coffee according to what method is used
- Describes proper and improper ways to store/brew coffee
Espresso
- Can make grind adjustments
- Explains over extraction & under extraction
- How to make adjustments based on evaluation
- Can make all drinks to Cafe standard
- Explains flavor differences in each drink
- Espresso, macchiato, sidecar, cappuccino
- Tasting and explaining espresso
- Single origin and Espresso 700
- Properly plates all drinks to Cafe standard
Milk Steaming
- Properly steams milk to standard temps for all sizes (135-140 for traditional, 150-160 for all other drinks)
- Proper texture for all drinks (Macchiato, cappuccino, latte)
Other
- Keeps the bar clean, organized, and stocked at all times
- Communicates on bar well and serves drinks in proper time (4 minutes)
- Takes ownership of experience from behind the bar
- Is efficient and effective on bar even in a rush
Coffee Knowledge
- Keeps track of information regarding single origins
- Can explain farm information: altitude, varietal, region, processing, farm facts
- Can taste and describe coffee tasting notes
Additional Comments
Barista (Full Name and Signature)
Supervisor (Full Name and Signature)
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