Hospitality equipment Flashcards
What are post-mix dispensing systems? and What are the benefits?
Post mix is used for convenient pouring of soft drinks. The carbonated water and syrup/flavour are mixed after they are dispensed.
Benefits: These are usually installed in large businesses. They are much more efficient and cost-effective because of the bulk amounts of carbonated drinks that need to be served to large amounts of customers.
What safety and hygiene concerns need to be taken into consideration regarding post mix systems?
Post-mix systems are operating beverage systems that require inert gases. They operate under pressure and can therefore develop leaks, potentially causing a buildup of gas, especially in low-lying areas. Post-mix systems also contain carbon dioxide and nitrogen, which are odourless and colourless gases that can cause asphyxiation. This can occur in minutes.
What is the difference between a post-mix gun and a countertop post-mix?
A post mix gun has one nozzle with different buttons to select various soft drinks like Coca cola, Fanta, and Sprite.
Whereas a countertop post-mix has a nozzle for each flavour.
What Australian law/standard is related to the post-mix system?
To ensure the safety of workers, the Australian standard 2005 Installation and use of inert gases for beverage dispensing was reconfirmed in 2016 and is still valid for industry use. This standard states the requirements for the uses of gases in hospitality venues.
What are the safety measures to take to ensure the safety of workers when working with a post-mix system?
- Install a gas monitoring alarm system that is visible and audible to workers
- Install emergency signs at the exits of the workplace
- Restrict cellar/cool room access to trained staff only
- Use PPE when handling gas cylinders- eye protection, gloves, and safety shoes.
What is a group handle? Function? Safe and hygienic use? Cleaning and storage?
What- The group handle is the part of the espresso machine that holds the ground coffee in a Filter basket
Function- A metal permanent attachment that brings coffee into the filter basket
Safe and hygienic use-Allow to cool before cleaning. Ensure the group handle is correctly fitted to the coffee machine
Cleaning and storage-Wash at the end of service period in the chemicals provided for the coffee machine
What is a filter-basket? Function? Safe and hygienic use? Cleaning and storage?
What- The water goes through a filter inside the holder
Function- Single filter- makes a single shot of espresso
Double filter- makes a double shot of espresso
Safe and hygienic use- Allow to cool before removing basket for cleaning
Cleaning and storage- Wipe in between uses with a dry cloth located near the knock box. Wash at the end of service period in the chemicals provided for the coffee machine
What is a blind filter-basket? Function? Safe and hygienic use? Cleaning and storage?
What- Cleans the machine by putting water back into the machine-chemical agents can be added.
Function- cleans the machine
Safety and hygiene use- Take care when back-flushing machine, as boiling water/steam can escape- wear PPE
such as gloves and eye goggles
Cleaning and storage- Wash at end of service period in the chemicals provided for the coffee machine
What is a tamper? Function? Safe and hygienic use? Cleaning and storage?
What- Used to pack the ground coffee tightly and evenly into the filter basket
Function- This is so that the water goes more slowly through the coffee grounds, allowing time for the flavour to be extracted from the coffee
Safety and hygiene use- Can use a rubber mat to protect the tamper, the bench, and the bottom of the group handle. Avoid cross contamination
Cleaning and storage- Keep tamp in the same position near the grinder
Wash at the end of the service period
What is a dosing cup? Function? Safe and hygienic use? Cleaning and storage?
What- an efficient way to measure out and load precise amounts of coffee into the group handle of the machine
Function- an efficient way to measure out and load precise amounts of coffee into the group handle of the machine
Safety and hygiene use- Check for chips or cracks before use
Don’t touch the rim of the cup
Cleaning and storage-Rinse and put through dishwasher
What is a knock box? Function? Safe and hygienic use? Cleaning and storage?
What- A storing “bin” for leftover coffee
Tap the group handle on the bar so that the used grounds fall out
Function- Used coffee grounds are emptied into a knockout tube or knock box. Tap the group
Safety and hygiene use- Empty at the end of the service period to avoid microbial growth
Cleaning and storage- When prepared and extracted correctly, the puck should come out in one piece
Empty at the end of each service period and clean
What is a milk jug? Function? Safe and hygienic use? Cleaning and storage?
What- Jugs are made of stainless steel because it is durable, easy to clean, is easier to control the temperature of the milk
Function-Use different sizes of jugs to heat, texture and stretch the milk, depending on the amount of milk- it will expand when textured, doubling its size
Safety and hygiene use- Avoid cross contamination
Cleaning and storage- Rinse in between uses. Wash in dishwasher or hot soapy water. Refrigerate before using
What are color-coded cleaning cloths? What do the different colours mean? Function? Safe and hygienic use? Cleaning and storage?
What- Different coloured cloths are used for different purposes to prevent cross contamination, and to prevent coffee grinds getting into the coffee through the steam wand
Function- ONE damp cloth for benches
ONE damp cloth for steam wand
ONE dry tea towel for cleaning and drying the basket. Blue= general, Green=kitchen areas, brown=barista
Safety and hygiene use- Ensure no cross contamination by using the correct colour cloth for each task for e.g., steam wand, grinder, espresso machine, bench
Cleaning and storage- Replace cloths regularly. Replace all cloths at the end of a service period
What is the coffee cleaning product? Function? Safe and hygienic use? Cleaning and storage?
What- Espresso machine cleaning powder and tablets are regularly flushed through the machine and are also used to soak the group head, baskets and steam wands
Function- cleaning powder and tablets are regularly flushed through the machine and are also used to soak the group head, baskets and steam wands
Safety and hygiene use- Machines must be seasoned after cleaning before use
Cleaning and storage- Always have a safety data sheet available for all chemicals in case of an emergency
What are the different types of grinders?
Blade grinders- The blades chop the coffee beans. They are not suitable for use with espresso machines as the grind is not even
Burr grinders- These grind the coffee beans between two rotating parts. This crushes the beans into grounds that are the same size, so it is suitable for use with espresso machines
