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Barista basis - Advising on and preparing coffee.
Barista basis - Advising on and preparing coffee.
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Coffee is an essential part of our daily lives. Whether you order a cappuccino, latte macchiato, or a regular coffee, we all expect a perfectly prepared cup of coffee. To be able to offer this quality, employers in the hospitality and catering industry need skilled baristas. The coffee market is rapidly developing, and employers cannot keep up with the pace. This means that there is a great need for (re)training in the field of coffee preparation. Fortunately, there are many job openings for baristas, and companies are also willing to offer you a training program. By following this Learning Playlist Barista basis, you can work independently as a barista and prepare and advise customers on perfect coffee specialties. This Learning Playlist contains various badges that are all valuable, but the Playlist Masterbadge is the ultimate goal to achieve. Join us and become a great barista!
If you are interested in preparing and advising on coffee, both routine and specific knowledge and skills are necessary. As a barista, you always work in interaction with others, and it is important to be alert and hospitable when providing services. Mornings can be busy times when a lot of coffee is sold, so you must be stress-resistant and able to work in a structured way. As a starting barista, you work independently and are responsible for your own tasks. Within your authority, you resolve complaints, and if necessary, you ask your supervisor for help.
The beginner Barista basis who wants to advise on and prepare coffee:
- has basic knowledge of Robusta and Arabica beans
- has basic knowledge of coffee equipment and coffee-related materials and tools
- has basic knowledge of cleaning agents in the food industry
- has basic knowledge of different types of coffee tableware
- has knowledge of the process from coffee bean to coffee
- has knowledge of coffee brewing methods
- has specialized knowledge of allergens in coffee preparation
- has specialized knowledge of coffee bean roasting processes and origins and sustainability of coffee
- can distinguish between the main coffee types
- can assess coffee quality
- can adjust coffee equipment
- can describe the taste of coffee professionally
- can operate a professional espresso machine
- can align guest requests with the assortment
- can prepare different types of coffee
If you want to know more about how to get the most out of this Learning Playlist, contact Breakthrough for personal guidance and support.
Picture (c) Andrea Piacquadio
Activities to complete
Complete the following activities, earn badges and you will see your playlist progress updated
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Do you want to learn how to make the perfect coffee as a beginner professional? Then this activity is for you! During this activity, you will not only learn how to select the best ingredients, but also how to choose the right equipment and materials to make a delicious coffee. Additionally, you will learn how to choose the appropriate tableware to professionally serve the coffee. You will learn how to use the coffee-making equipment to brew and prepare the perfect coffee. And when the coffee is ready, you will learn how to clean and organize the equipment, workspace, and materials used properly according to protocol and company guidelines. In short, with this activity, you will become the basic expert in preparing and serving delicious coffee!
When you have earned all the badges, you will have achieved the following result:
- The coffee is prepared and served.
- The workspace is cleaned.
To earn badges, you must exhibit the corresponding behavior:
- use necessary ingredients, materials, and resources cost-effectively/efficiently;
- prepare coffee according to company recipe and expertly select ingredients and tableware;
- work in an orderly, systematic, and hygienic manner.
Do you also want to achieve these results and skills? You can! Step by step, you can develop and refine them through the Open Badges, which are an integral part of this activity. These badges provide a structured and stimulating way to increase your knowledge and skills and to promote your professional development towards a Barista basis. Whether you are a beginner in the world of coffee or have some experience, these badges will help you distinguish yourself as an expert and excel in your work.
This activity offers a wide range of underlying competencies, including Using Materials and Resources and Focusing on Customer Needs. These two competencies are essential for achieving success in the world of coffee. Fortunately, these two competencies can also be recognized and validated through Open Badges - your coach is ready to guide and support you in earning these badges and developing your skills and knowledge.
Picure (c) Afta Putta Gunawan
4 activity badges
efficient worker Get this badge
The badge holder has proven to be a dedicated and competent efficient worker. He or she can proudly demonstrate the following results and skills:
- efficiently use the required ingredients, materials, and resources;
These achievements have been officially recognized and rewarded by the coach and supervisor who issued the badge as a sign of the badge holder's performance.
Tasks
Task no.1
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To implement ingredients, materials, and resources cost-effectively/efficiently, you can perform a number of tasks such as:
- Make a list of all necessary ingredients, materials, and resources required for the task.
- Check if there is enough stock of all necessary ingredients, materials, and resources.
- Estimate the required amount of each ingredient, material, and resource to prevent wastage.
- Choose the appropriate equipment and tools to perform the task, so that unnecessary costs are not incurred.
- Use the necessary ingredients, materials, and resources efficiently, avoiding unnecessary usage or wastage.
By performing these tasks, you can utilize the required ingredients, materials, and resources cost-effectively and efficiently, thereby contributing to the profitability of a company or organization.
Discuss with your coach which tasks you will perform to master this skill. With the aim of improving your skills in accurately gathering information about coffee and becoming a true coffee expert as a novice professional.
Together with your work supervisor and coach, you determine when you have developed these skills sufficiently and earned your badge. Personalize your badge and make it more valuable by adding your unique learning process and achievements. This way, potential employers and clients will have a better understanding of your commitment to coffee excellence and the specific skills you have developed. Show that you are a true coffee expert!
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