Barista Training Checklist with eAuditor Audits & Inspections

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Barista Training Checklist
Here’s a basic checklist for barista training. You can customize it based on your specific needs and the complexity of your coffee offerings:
Barista Training Checklist

Barista Training Checklist
1. Introduction to Coffee

History of coffee
Coffee regions and varieties
Coffee processing methods
2. Espresso Basics

Understanding espresso extraction
Components of an espresso machine
Grinder adjustment and calibration
3. Espresso Shots

Pulling a perfect espresso shot
Identifying and correcting extraction issues
Espresso shot timing and volume
4. Milk Steaming and Frothing

Proper milk steaming techniques
Achieving different milk textures (e.g., microfoam)
Latte art basics
5. Brewing Methods

French press brewing
Pour-over techniques (e.g., V60, Chemex)
Aeropress brewing
6. Equipment Maintenance

Daily cleaning of espresso machine and grinder
Weekly and monthly maintenance tasks
Troubleshooting common equipment issues
7. Customer Service

Interacting with customers
Handling customer complaints
Upselling and suggestive selling
8. Menu Knowledge

Memorizing drink recipes
Speciality drinks and their ingredients
Customizing drinks based on customer preferences
9. Hygiene and Safety

Proper handwashing and hygiene practices
Safe handling of hot beverages
Health regulations and compliance
10. Continuous Improvement

Practicing consistency in drinks
Seeking feedback and adapting techniques
Staying updated with coffee trends
11. Testing and Evaluation

Written knowledge assessment
Practical skills evaluation
Feedback and follow-up training
12. Additional Skills (Optional)

Cold brew preparation
Coffee roasting basics
Advanced latte art techniques
Barista Training ChecklistFeel free to adjust Barista Training Checklist based on your specific training program and the skills you want your baristas to develop. Each item can be expanded with detailed instructions or demonstrations as needed.
Barista Training ChecklistChecking barista training using eAuditor Audits & Inspections involves ensuring that all necessary elements of training are effectively delivered and assessed. Here’s how you can structure and check barista training using a eAuditor Audits & Inspections:
1. Download eAuditor Audits & Inspections from Apple or Android App store that allows for customization of barista training checklist, easy data entry, and photo documentation.
2. Assessment and Evaluation
Knowledge Assessments: Review the design and implementation of knowledge assessments (quizzes, tests) to evaluate understanding of key concepts and procedures.
Feedback Mechanism: Verify the presence of feedback mechanisms (notes in checklist) for trainees to provide input on training content, clarity, and usefulness.

1. Barista Training Checklist
A comprehensive guide to developing skilled baristas through structured training,
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2. Coffee Fundamentals & Espresso Mastery
Introduction to Coffee
•History of coffee
•Coffee regions and varieties
•Coffee processing methods
Espresso Basics
•Understanding espresso extraction
•Components of an espresso machine
•Grinder adjustment and calibration
Espresso Shots
•Pulling a perfect espresso shot
•Identifying and correcting extraction issues
•Espresso shot timing and volume

3. Milk Techniques & Brewing Methods
Milk Steaming and Frothing
• Proper milk steaming techniques
• Achieving different milk textures (e.g., microfoam)
• Latte art basics
Brewing Methods
• French press brewing
• Pour-over techniques (e.g., V60, Chemex)
• Aeropress brewing

4. Equipment Care & Customer
Excellence
01
Equipment Maintenance
Daily cleaning of espresso machine and
grinder, weekly and monthly maintenance
tasks, and troubleshooting common
equipment issues to ensure optimal
performance.
02
Customer Service
Interacting with customers
professionally, handling complaints
effectively, and mastering upselling and
suggestive selling techniques to enhance
customer experience.
03
Menu Knowledge
Memorizing drink recipes, understanding specialty drinks and their ingredients, and
customizing beverages based on customer preferences for personalized service.

5. Safety, Hygiene & Continuous Growth
1
Hygiene and Safety
Proper handwashing and hygiene
practices, safe handling of hot beverages,
and compliance with health regulations to
maintain a safe environment.
2
Continuous Improvement
Practicing consistency in drinks, seeking
feedback and adapting techniques, and
staying updated with coffee trends to
refine skills continuously.
3
Testing and Evaluation
Written knowledge assessment, practical
skills evaluation, and feedback with
follow-up training to ensure mastery of all
competencies.

6. Advanced Skills Development
Take your barista expertise to the next level with specialized techniques that set exceptional coffee professionals apart.
Cold Brew Preparation
Master the art of cold extraction for smooth,
refreshing beverages.
Coffee Roasting Basics
Understand roasting profiles and how they
impact flavor development.
Advanced Latte Art
Create stunning designs that elevate the coffee
experience visually.

7. Digital Training with eAuditor
Streamline and enhance barista training using eAuditor Audits & Inspections, a
comprehensive digital platform for modern coffee education.
Download & Setup
Available on Apple and Android app stores with customizable
checklists, easy data entry, and photo documentation capabilities.
Track Progress
Monitor trainee advancement through modules, generate detailed
reports, and identify areas needing improvement with robust tracking
tools.
Assess & Adapt
Implement knowledge assessments, gather feedback, and continuously
update training content to reflect industry standards and user input.

8. Key Benefits of Digital Training
100%
Comprehensive
Coverage
All training modules
accessible in one platform
24/7
Always Available
Technical support and
accessibility anytime
Secure
Data Protection
Compliance with privacy
regulations and security
standards
By following this comprehensive checklist and leveraging eAuditor Audits &
Inspections, you can effectively evaluate and ensure that barista training is
comprehensive, engaging, and conducive to skill development. The platform's
flexibility allows for ongoing adjustments based on feedback and assessment of
training effectiveness, creating a dynamic learning environment that produces
exceptional baristas.