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MODULE 3: RESTAURANT, BAR EQUIPMENT AND HANDLING TECHNIQUE

1 Dry glasses as soon as possible after washing.
2 Use a lint-free cloth.
3 Do not touch the glasses directly with your hands.
4 Check that sufficient stock of glassware is available for service, and if not, report
it to the supervisor.
5 Make sure that cleaned glasses are clean, free from damage, chips, cracks,
debris, dust, etc. before storing/packing them in the required storage areas.
6 Glasses in storage should be packed correctly according to the different types
and quantity required for use. This also ensures ease of stock taking.

Do not hold the glass with your bare hands; hold it with a cloth to prevent fingerprints on
the clean glass.

Storing glassware

The storage of glasses depends
on the space available, the
design of the bar and the type of
glass. Where possible, glasses for a
particular drink are kept together,
and near to the beverages that
they are intended for. Glasses in
which the top selling drinks are
served should have the most accessible position.

Sometimes glasses are stored resting on their rims, sometimes hanging from their handles,
or by the stem. When stored resting on their rims, the shelf must be kept very clean, or
should be lined with clean disposable paper or clean cloth. The following procedures will
help you to store glasses cleanly, safely and minimise damage:

1 When handling glasses for storage, hold them by the base or stem to prevent fingerprints
getting on them, and not to contaminate them with bacteria from the hands.
2 Put them in place gently to avoid knocking other glasses or the shelf and breaking
the glasses.
3 Preferably store glasses upside-down to prevent dirt falling into them.
4 Make sure the glass is safe before letting it go. Check that it is hanging securely
from its handle, or that it is away from the edge of the shelf, and tall, thin glasses
are not likely to topple over.
5 Keep glass storage area clear of rubbish
6 Do not store glasses inside one another
7 Never put glasses upside-down on a surface without a cloth or paper lining
8 Once clean, only touch glasses by the stem or base.
9 Always check for chips and cracks.

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