Showing posts with label Mise en Place. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mise en Place. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Setting up the Barista Station

Mise en Place for Coffee Service

  • Turning on machines to achieve correct pressure
  • Setting out cups, mugs, saucers, plates, jugs
  • Ensuring supplies of milk varieties and sugars, including specialized sugars and substitutes
  • Assembling flavorings and toppings
  • Laying out flatware, serviettes, wipes, etc.


Cleaning Methods Appropriate for Machine Parts





  • Cleaning the bean hopper using wet method and dry thoroughly before refilling
  • Cleaning all remaining parts using dry cleaning method
  • Backflushing group heaads according to industry method, using a blank filter and machine detergent
  • Soaking steamer wands in hot water with steam venting to soften caked-on milk and wipe with damp cloth
  • Washing drip trays
  • Removing shower screens and diffusers. If appropriate, brush.
  • Cleaning around the inside of the group head using an appropriate brush
  • Cleaning group handle and filter basket, steam arm spout after removing using wet method


Maintenance Checks Regularly on the Machine


  • Ensuring the doser arm delivers the correct dosage of coffee
  • Stripping the grinder of all working parts, observing required safety procedures
  • Checking grinder blades on a weekly basis to determine wear
  • Checking steam pressure
  • Replacing worn blades, filters and other parts as required