Level 1 Practical Barista Evaluation

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• Evaluation conducted on (date)

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• Evaluation conducted by

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• Full name of Team member evaluated

Prep

• Pre dose the milk pitcher

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Preheating Ceramic cups

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Wipes out porta filter basket with dry cloth

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

Dose

• Correct grams used (18g VST)

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Wastage of grinds

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Level grinds in basket

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

Tamp

• TAMP Levels porta filter parallel on tamp mat

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Level Tamp

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Applies tamp keeping 90 degree angle

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Applies 360 degree polish - No pressure

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Places tamper down on dry surface

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Purges group head just before insertion - 2 secs +

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

Extraction

• Inserts porta handle and brew immediately

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Pulls shots evenly into correct cup

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Scrutinises shot as it pours

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Correct time 22-28 seconds

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

Milk Preparation

• Purges the steam wand

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Textures milk as shot pulls

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Buries wand, creates vortex and aerates

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Keeps aeration tight with crisp sound

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Milk is 70-75 degrees

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Wipes excess milk off steam wand

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Purges steam wand

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Lets pitcher set and swirls before pour

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

Milk Pour

• Pours to correct volume- Dome over rim

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Demonstrates latte artistry

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Finishes beverage within seconds of shot end

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

Quality

• Espresso - Red- gold, mottled, no blonde (Visual)

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Espresso - Sweet, balanced, aftertaste (Taste)

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Flat White - Correct micro texture of milk

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Flat White- Correct Milk temperature

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Flat White- Correct quantity and depth of foam

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Flat White- Overall taste profile (Caramel /Milk Chocolate)

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

Clean

• Correctly knocks out puck and rinses porta filter

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Replaces clean porta filter in group head immediately

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Follows good hygiene standard

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

Observation

• Discards and re-prepares milk if poor

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Discards and re-prepares espresso if poor

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Espresso bean hopper at least half full and clean

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Works quickly serving promptly

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Routine cleaning - Brushes group heads

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Routine Cleaning - Wipes down dry and wet area

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Uses different clothes for correct application

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Time - 3 min to complete (-1 for every 30 seconds over)

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• MOD full name

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Evaluation discussed with MOD

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Signature of MOD

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant

• Signature of Support Office representative

  Yes/ Pass

  Need Attention

  Not Compliant