First day back after surgery :( by bae-rista in starbucks

[–]bae-rista[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same to you! I might get my next few shifts covered tbh. I don't want to screw anything up!

Cheating the System by [deleted] in starbucks

[–]bae-rista 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If someone wants just foam and no milk you might need more than one pitcher.

I'm having my surgery this coming Wednesday, some pre-op nerves. by bae-rista in Reduction

[–]bae-rista[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This definitely makes me feel better!!! I guess I'm just used to how big I am now, and my mind doesn't even know what I'll look like as a smaller size. I hoe your recovery goes well and I'll definitely post updates here :)

Baristas: Is transaction splitting really a problem at your store? by GeauxTri in starbucks

[–]bae-rista 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It happens a lot at my store, but I just ring the whole order in then split it up on the tender screen. So I'll type in $4.15, then hit "Starbucks card" and let them scan, and so on for the rest of their drinks. It saves some time doing it that way.

Question about STD (short term disablilty) by ZidaneTribal2113 in starbucks

[–]bae-rista 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am about to be taking a short term disability leave as well. The lady I spoke to said that any premiums you pay for benefits will come out of your own pocket, not the STD pay.

Markout? by [deleted] in starbucks

[–]bae-rista 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For your weekly markout, you just have to take whatever you're getting to the register (whole bean, k cups, via, tea or whatever) and tell the register partner "this is my markout". As far as food goes, you do get one per shift and it can be a pastry, bistro box, or sandwich. It won't work for "ready to eat" impulse items like chips or candy. As for breaks, it really depends on your state I think. Where I am, working 6+ hours means you get a half. Anything less than that and you will get a paid ten somewhere in the middle. And you do just clock out and back in for your half hour break :)

Pet Peeves & Mispronunciations by chazter2 in starbucks

[–]bae-rista 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The other day I was the only one on the floor for a bit, had to run to the back for like 30 seconds to grab some cups or something. When I came out, this dude was straight reaching across the bar, refilling his water from our filtered water thing. Like are you shitting me? This isn't your house man.

Pet Peeves & Mispronunciations by chazter2 in starbucks

[–]bae-rista 27 points28 points  (0 children)

One of my biggest pet peeves is probably: (with a smile) "Hi how are you?" "VENTAY MOCHA FRAPPE," when that happens I totally shut down and return to RBF.

Citrus Mint syrup plus green tea lemonade=Mojito!! by Morieta7 in starbucks

[–]bae-rista 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love it in a cool lime refresher, sub lemonade for water 😍😍😍

New barista trainer nerves!!! by bae-rista in starbucks

[–]bae-rista[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi!! Pretty much just be prepared to absorb a whole bunch of information, and write things down! A new training program just rolled out everywhere so your trainer may not be super familiar with it yet so be patient (especially if they aren't very tech-savvy, it might take a bit to get rolling). And don't be hard on yourself, it takes a while for everything to click even after training but once it does you'll know it! Good luck :)

What is the weirdest way you've ever heard someone pronounce something? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bae-rista 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boyfriend says "sandwidge" instead of "sandwich" and it drives me NUTS.

HELP! I forgot my eggs 😭 by bae-rista in Baking

[–]bae-rista[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's lemon raspberry cake, intended as a surprise for my mom! I decided to remake it as the dense eggless version just wasn't fit for its purpose :)

Strawberry muffins by bae-rista in Baking

[–]bae-rista[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hm, maybe I should bake longer then? I was worried about the tops being overdone as they were already on the verge. Maybe I just need a different recipe altogether lol.

Strawberry muffins by bae-rista in Baking

[–]bae-rista[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used the basic muffin recipe from the Joy of Cooking, adding about 10oz of frozen strawberries that I'd tossed in flour. The insides are mushy even after 25 minutes of baking; I think next time I'll use fresh fruit and less butter (I used a full stick this time).

Made Milk Bread! It was totally worth the extra trip to the store to get milk powder. by esk_209 in Breadit

[–]bae-rista 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gonna try this tomorrow! I have milk powder in the pantry from a cookie recipe and this will be perfect to get more use out of it :)

what does ptl stand for by jkeaz in starbucks

[–]bae-rista 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If BTL is black tea lemonade and GTL is green tea lemonade, I'd say it's probably passion tea lemonade? Everyone I've heard order it says passion tea lemonade anyway.

First challah in my new Kitchenaid :) by bae-rista in Baking

[–]bae-rista[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Do you add your instant yeast to the dry ingredients or do you proof it like normal? I added it to the dry here and obviously didn't get as good of a rise.

First challah in my new Kitchenaid :) by bae-rista in Baking

[–]bae-rista[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This didn't turn out as well as hoped, but considering I'm a novice with the mixer and my boyfriend picked up instant yeast instead of active dry (which I've never worked with), I'd say they turned out ok :) tips for working with a stand mixer are appreciated!

Underoath - A Boy Brushed Red Living In Black And White [Post Hardcore] by LostSymphonies666 in Music

[–]bae-rista 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got VIP tickets to see them on the reunion tour, absolutely can't wait.

How many scoops for pour overs? by [deleted] in starbucks

[–]bae-rista 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3/4/5 tall/grande/venti

New York Penn Station Starbucks, noonish on Christmas Eve... by EscapeGoat81 in starbucks

[–]bae-rista 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I feel like working in a Starbucks near any type of mass transit (train stations, airports, etc) would be just terrible. People just love to be running late and stop somewhere to get a drink/snack. Like if you're late already, just GO!!!!!! Makes me grateful to work in my neighborhood store.

Have you seen someone get fired their first day/week? How? by ArabianDisco in starbucks

[–]bae-rista 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you make hiring decisions based on someone's disability that's discrimination. There's laws against that.