In this video demonstration, we’ll show you the basics steps for making a soft serve Blast. It is easily our second most popular treat, made with soft serve ice cream and a choice of candies, M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, Heath Bar, Turtle, Snicker’s Bar, Chocolate Chips, Oreo Mint Cookie, Almond Joy, Cookie Dough, Banana Split, Cheese Cake, Butter Finger, Nestle’s Crunch, Brownie, Whopper Malt Balls, or Nerds. The candies are gently blended and evenly distributed throughout the ice cream. An amazing combination!
Tour of the Machine
In the beginning of the video, you’ll be given a brief tour of two machines that are used in the creation of the Blast: the soft serve dispenser and the blender. You’ll learn about what they do and the various parts that you’ll be using to control the process.
Safety Concerns
There is one minor safety concern and it involves the blender which has a mixing spindle. Like the shake machine there are two flat blades at the end of the spindle. Big difference — the Blast blades are made of soft rubbery plastic so they won’t cut. So the only concern is entanglement with the spinning action grabbing any cloth or loose decorative items on or in your hands.
Tags and Job Aids – Key Steps in the Process
In this video, we’ll use the Training Tags and Job Aids that identify the key steps in the process of making the Blast. Listen for them as you watch the video.
Tags for the Soft Serve Dispenser:
- “Fill Your Cup”
- “Around and Around”
- “Count Your Rings”
- “Stop It and Then Drop”
- “Weigh It and Say It”
Tags for the Blast Blender:
- “Always Land It”
- “Collar on Top”
- “Candy in the Middle”
- “Two Thumbs on Top”
- “Up and Down”
- “All Around”
- “Spin It Clean”
- “Peel and Peak”
- “Garnish”
With this as background information, take a close look at the process of making the popular Blast. We start at the very beginning with an order announcement, “Small Blast“. We’ll remind you to repeat the order loud enough for the cashier to hear and to confirm the details of the order.
Blast Practice List
Look at the video as many times as you need to become totally familiar with the techniques and key steps. When you feel comfortable with what you’re doing, let us know and we’ll set you up for the hands-on practice phase of the Blast. You will make the following Blast flavors. Here’s the list:
- Heath Bar
- M&Ms
- Reeses
- Oreo
- Banana Split
- Turtle
- Snickers
- Mint Oreo
- Almond Joy
With that overview, let’s get on with the show. Enjoy.