Ems Valley

Kitchen tips for the tea team

Some tips for using the Baptist Church kitchen during u3a General meetings

> Lift the shutters by unlocking them with the inserted key and use the long
pole to push them up (stored nearby) – or ask the caretaker!
> Check the hot water urn is ON – it will indicate when water is hot enough
> Put out at least 60-80 white mugs on the serving counter (they are stored
on trays underneath the counter)
> Suggest you put mugs for coffee plus milk and biscuits on a separate
counter
> Jugs for milk are usually stored on the right of the urn with the tea pots
> Bowls for sugar and plates for biscuits are stored in same place as mugs
> Sue Kent usually brings tea, coffee, milk & biscuits
> About 5 tea bags in the large tea pots is usually enough when tea pot is full
(you may need to add more if necessary)
> Suggest kettle is boiled for coffee and placed on counter for use by helpers
> Fill the tea pots from the urn –warning - once full they are very heavy
> The dishwasher, which has a quick wash cycle, is under/close to the sink.
Tablets are in the cupboard under the sink.
> Mugs may be washed by hand, but check you have enough tea towels for
drying
> Once clean, mugs and bowls should be put away under the serving
counter, on the trays.
> Clean tea pots and jugs should be replaced to the right of the urn
> Any biscuits left over should be placed in the tin provided. Any unused
sugar replaced in the bags
> Switch off the urn and roll down the shutters before leaving the kitchen