CLEANING SCHEDULES Flashcards
CLEAN KITCHEN PREMISES - UNIT 4
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WHAT IS A CLEANING SCHEDULE ?
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A periodic table of cleaning tasks stating how often they should be completed and who is responsible for completing them
Outline all cleaning tasks that need to be completed how often they need to be carried out
2
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CLEANING SCHEDULES SHOULD BE …
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- Regular and well planned
- Relevant to the service period
- Well timed during the service period, end of service period and end of shift
- Have a sign off area next to the checklist → to make staff accountable
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EXAMPLES OF TASKS WHICH NEED TO BE INCLUDED ON A CLEANING SCHEDULE ARE … ?
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- Cleaning and sanitising work areas → daily
- Cleaning and sanitising equipment and utensils → daily
- Cleaning of floors, windows, toilet facilities, garbage receptacles and storage areas → daily (removal of scraps) → weekly for storage areas
- Cleaning coolrooms and other food storage area → weekly
- Cleaning fixed items such as extractor fans → monthly
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FEATURES OF A CLEANING SCHEDULE INCLUDE …
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- Who is responsible for the task
- What tasks need to be cleaned and completed
- How to appropriately complete the task - instructions
- Sign off section
- Even distribution of task
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BENEFITS OF A CLEANING SCHEDULE ARE …
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- Extends the life of the equipment
- Ensures customer satisfaction
- Helps control cross-contamination, pests and vermin contamination
- Limits the growth of food poisoning bacteria through cleaning
- Limits the risk of foodborne illness
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CONSEQUENCES OF A CLEANING SCHEDULE ARE …
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- Limits equipment life
- Reduces staff morale
- Minimises customer satisfaction
- Pests
- Bacteria growth
- Increases the risk of foodborne illness
