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Newbie flashcard tips..? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by BoozaWooza
Hi so yesterday I posted asking for tips on how to remember everything on bar bc it’s a lot and I’m stressing out and everyone said to make flash cards or sticky notes!
I wanna make flash cards because that’s an AWESOME idea, but like… still I’m new…. And idk what exactly to write on them. Ik I could ask my manager or a co-worker but I’m switching to a different location on Monday and I’m already so anxious to go there while I’m so new, and ✨anxiety✨
I don’t wanna ask people bc I’ll feel annoying and I don’t wanna be in the way 😭
HELP PLS <3
I wanna make flash cards because that’s an AWESOME idea, but like… still I’m new…. And idk what exactly to write on them. Ik I could ask my manager or a co-worker but I’m switching to a different location on Monday and I’m already so anxious to go there while I’m so new, and ✨anxiety✨
I don’t wanna ask people bc I’ll feel annoying and I don’t wanna be in the way 😭
HELP PLS <3
Normal_Human_4567 4 points 1y ago
Okay, bear in mind I am writing from a UK perspective. If you are outside the UK these may not be the same exactly! Hopefully you can use it as a base though.
Frappuccinos: Frap roast if needed, milk to first line. Into blender. Syrups, ice, base, blend.
Hot drinks: put milk on, pour shots.
Routine: Milk 1, shots 1, milk 2, shots 2, make drink 1
Shots: S1, T2, G2, V3
Syrups: S2, T3, G4, V5
Cold syrups: T2, G3, V4
Anything else you're struggling with? What would you be wanting breakdowns of?
Frappuccinos: Frap roast if needed, milk to first line. Into blender. Syrups, ice, base, blend.
Hot drinks: put milk on, pour shots.
Routine: Milk 1, shots 1, milk 2, shots 2, make drink 1
Shots: S1, T2, G2, V3
Syrups: S2, T3, G4, V5
Cold syrups: T2, G3, V4
Anything else you're struggling with? What would you be wanting breakdowns of?
BoozaWooza [OP] 1 points 1y ago
I wanna make flash cards for each types of drinks,
Ex. Frappes (which you already showed TYSM!) Cappuccinos, americano, lattes, mochas, ect. So like I can whip out my flashcard and have a card for each one, and there will be basic instructions for each drink, then I’ll also include the size and instructions for the sizes.
Ex.
White Mocha:
Tall: 1. Milk to first line, steam, 2. x pumps of mocha, 3. x amount of shots, 4. x pumps of x syrup, 5. Add whip/finish drink.
Grande: ect
Venti: ect
Trenta: ect.
(I’m assuming it’s one number up of pumps/shots from the tall size??)
I realize that’s literally so much to ask for but generally I need a run down of the popular drinks, and it’s okay if you, or someone else doesn’t have the time I do this, I can just ask my manager or someone to help me. <3
Ex. Frappes (which you already showed TYSM!) Cappuccinos, americano, lattes, mochas, ect. So like I can whip out my flashcard and have a card for each one, and there will be basic instructions for each drink, then I’ll also include the size and instructions for the sizes.
Ex.
White Mocha:
Tall: 1. Milk to first line, steam, 2. x pumps of mocha, 3. x amount of shots, 4. x pumps of x syrup, 5. Add whip/finish drink.
Grande: ect
Venti: ect
Trenta: ect.
(I’m assuming it’s one number up of pumps/shots from the tall size??)
I realize that’s literally so much to ask for but generally I need a run down of the popular drinks, and it’s okay if you, or someone else doesn’t have the time I do this, I can just ask my manager or someone to help me. <3
xoMisaa 3 points 1y ago
i’m actually working on flash cards for my boyfriend who just got hired!! i’m writing them in my notes right now but when i’m done i will gladly send you screen shots!! ❤️
BoozaWooza [OP] 1 points 1y ago
OMG that’s awesome!! I would love that Sm if you wouldn’t mind! <3
xoMisaa 2 points 1y ago
i gotchu! i have to finish them but since i’m currently busting my ass at work rn so i can finish them on my half but i’ll send them after my shift!😅
Normal_Human_4567 2 points 1y ago
AH, okay!! Yeah I'm happy to help with that. Please be aware that the drinks are different sizes though, so maybe have a supervisor check over what I'm putting here, as this is the standard in my UK store!
In general for the hot drinks, there are lines inside the milk steaming jugs. Short, Tall, Grande, Venti. The US has Trenta as well, the size above Venti!
Latte: 2%/semi-skimmed milk/regular milk. Steam for ~2 seconds. Pour shots directly into cup: S1, T2, G2, V3. Pour milk on top and finish.
Caramel macchiato: regular milk, steam for 4 seconds. Pour shots into a shot glass. Put syrups into the cup. S2, T3, G4, V5. Pour milk into cup, pour shots on top. Caramel drizzle on top, around twice and then across vertically for 7, across horizontally for 7.
Cappuccino: steam milk for 8 seconds. Pour shots into cup. Milk on top and finish
Mocha/white mocha: steam milk 2 seconds. Queue shots (this means press the shots button, and get the syrups while the machine is rumbling) syrups as needed. Pour shots. Give the cup a little swirl once the shots have poured, to mix the mocha properly. Milk and then whipped cream on top.
Hot chocolate: steam milk 2 seconds. Add mocha syrup to cup. Milk on top and whipped cream to finish
PSL: Steam milk 2 secs. Queue shots, add syrups as necessary. Milk on top, whipped cream, PSL powder on top.
Flat white: this is ALWAYS in a short cup! Use whole milk, 4%. Steam 2 secs or less. 2 shots coffee.
I hope this covers some of your basics! As I said, clarify with someone in your store, as some of the things may differ between UK and US!
In general for the hot drinks, there are lines inside the milk steaming jugs. Short, Tall, Grande, Venti. The US has Trenta as well, the size above Venti!
Latte: 2%/semi-skimmed milk/regular milk. Steam for ~2 seconds. Pour shots directly into cup: S1, T2, G2, V3. Pour milk on top and finish.
Caramel macchiato: regular milk, steam for 4 seconds. Pour shots into a shot glass. Put syrups into the cup. S2, T3, G4, V5. Pour milk into cup, pour shots on top. Caramel drizzle on top, around twice and then across vertically for 7, across horizontally for 7.
Cappuccino: steam milk for 8 seconds. Pour shots into cup. Milk on top and finish
Mocha/white mocha: steam milk 2 seconds. Queue shots (this means press the shots button, and get the syrups while the machine is rumbling) syrups as needed. Pour shots. Give the cup a little swirl once the shots have poured, to mix the mocha properly. Milk and then whipped cream on top.
Hot chocolate: steam milk 2 seconds. Add mocha syrup to cup. Milk on top and whipped cream to finish
PSL: Steam milk 2 secs. Queue shots, add syrups as necessary. Milk on top, whipped cream, PSL powder on top.
Flat white: this is ALWAYS in a short cup! Use whole milk, 4%. Steam 2 secs or less. 2 shots coffee.
I hope this covers some of your basics! As I said, clarify with someone in your store, as some of the things may differ between UK and US!
BoozaWooza [OP] 2 points 1y ago
THANK YOU SO SO MUCHH!
This is going to be such a big help for me I cannot thank you enough <3 my anxiety levels have gone way down now :)
This is going to be such a big help for me I cannot thank you enough <3 my anxiety levels have gone way down now :)
Normal_Human_4567 1 points 1y ago
No worries at all!! Though *please* check these against your home store standards, if I remember right there may be some discrepancies in the number of syrup pumps? And you'll also need the trenta syrups/shots! We don't have trenta in the UK.
Good luck!!!
Good luck!!!
QuietCity333 1 points 1y ago
if you go on quizlet there are a few sets made on there, with each individual drink’s recipe. some of them are older and have drinks that don’t exist anymore, but they’re pretty good
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