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Barista Opening Checklist

by Kim Piavanini, from the Community

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Use this barista opening checklist to prepare your coffee shop for service. It guides staff through equipment start up, espresso shot testing and grind adjustment, milk system setup and leak checks, food and pastry prep, fridge and ambient temperature recording, point of sale and EFTPOS readiness, cleanliness and hygiene, stock rotation, and safety checks to ensure a smooth and consistent open every day.

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CB Coffee Audit August 2023

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Barista Coffee Audit Checklist

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