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BARISTA [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- barista
1, record 1, English, barista
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- barista
1, record 1, French, barista
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sommelier du café 1, record 1, French, sommelier%20du%20caf%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- sommelière du café 1, record 1, French, sommeli%C3%A8re%20du%20caf%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Restaurant Industry (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- barista
1, record 2, English, barista
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coffee professional who has the experience and training to deliver coffee and espresso-based beverages to customers that demonstrate craftsmanship and quality, creating a culinary experience for the customer. 2, record 2, English, - barista
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Restauration (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- barista
1, record 2, French, barista
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécialiste de la préparation du café. 2, record 2, French, - barista
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Utilisé en français et en anglais, le terme italien barista se réfère à celui qui a acquis un certain niveau de compétence dans la préparation de boissons au café à base d'expresso. Dans certains cercles, sa signification s'étend jusqu'à inclure ce qu'on pourrait appeler un sommelier de café : un professionnel hautement qualifié dans la préparation du café avec un moulin à la demande, avec une connaissance étendue du café, des mélanges de café, de l'expresso, de la qualité, des variétés de café, du degré de torréfaction, de l'appareil à expresso, de la préservation, du Latte art, etc. 3, record 2, French, - barista
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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