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100

How many days can someone be on the schedule without a food handlers permit after hire? 

They have two weeks from hire date 

100
Grams for a 16 oz Pour Over 

What is 38 g

100

16 oz Banana Smoothie 

6 oz milk, 1.5 bananas, 1/2 scoop vanilla bean

100

Staff member refuses to work with another coworker 

Sit them down together and address the situation 

100

Our newest hire- company wide 

Who is Alex Stipe 

200

What is the purpose of 3 month reviews 

Locating deficiencies in work performance and outlining improvement plans for the future. As well as to identify any problems in the training process. 

200

French Roast Blend 

Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia 

200

Vanilla Chai Iced 16 oz 

2 oz chai, ½ oz vanilla syrup

200

A staff member decides to make their own recipe for a drink we currently have 

1. Make sure they follow our recipes

2. Try their recipe and consult with upper management for any changes

200

How old is Perks? 

20 years!

300

True or False: A barista can be let go if they change their availability 

True 

300

Latte art pin requirements 

3- 3 stack tulips that are symetrical and smooth 

3- 7 layered rosettas 

.. In a row! 

300
16 oz Agave 

What is 2 teaspoons 

300

A staff member leaves a shift early without asking permission 

What is a automatic write up or termination 

300

Where is your fire extinguisher located 

Sunset: By the breaker box


400

What to do when a barista gets another job 

Verify what the job is to avoid conflict of interest 

Outline our requirements- one closing shift per week, one weekend per month, minimum 3 days a week unless specifically notified 

400
Anaerobic Coffee 

a coffee processing method where coffee is fermented in pressurized sealed tanks deprived of oxygen. This lack of oxygen produces distinct acids, lactic acids for example, that create a different and distinct flavor profile for the coffee.

400
16 oz Blended Matcha 

2 1/2 oz matcha

1/2 oz vanilla 

Milk to the 6 

1/2 scoop smoothie base 


400

A staff member shows up late to lab training, what do you do? 

Mark it in the packet under disciplinary actions, let both their store manager and Drew or Jody know 

400

What is the difference between Masala chai and normal chai? 

Traditionally, masala has more spices. Masala is Hindi and translates to spices 

500

What is the smoking policy both for customers and employees 

Customers- 25 feet away from the building (this includes drive thrus) 

Employees- one smoke break per 6 hr shift. 25 feet away from the building or in car, must wash hands after 

500

What is different about our Decaf from other coffee companies? 

It's swiss water method- meaning no chemicals are used in the decaffination process 

500

20 oz Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie 

2 espresso shots 

1 1/2 oz sugar free pumpkin pie syrup 

3/4 scoop sf chai 

500

You get a customer complaint about a certain baristas attitude what do you do? 

Bring them aside, explain the complaint, hear their side, write up or verbal warning depending on the situation. Make sure you write up a summary in file 

500

What do you use to clean the fridge coils? 

Coil cleaner, brush, rag 

Spray, let sit for a minute or so, wipe off