Equiptment

Question 0

Hand equipment example and what is it/care advice

Answer 0

Cooking tins, knives, ladles, spoons, whisks,saucepans and frying pans

They are expensive and easily lost or damaged
They need to be washed immediately
Make sure they are not thrown away
Never put knives in the sink

Question 1

Powered equipment example and how to use it

Answer 1

Electric mixers, microwaves, food processors and blenders
Always follow instruction manuals
Only the trained can use certain equipment
Switch off when not in use

Question 2

Food storage equipment example and how to use it

Answer 2

Needs good lighting and ventilation
Eg. Freezers, fridge, blast chillers, chilled cabinets
They need to be cleaned and defrosted regularly
Never put hot food in the freezer of fridge
Monitor temps twice a day
Keep food covered
Store chemicals away from storage areas

Question 3

Food service hand equipment example and how to use it

Answer 3

Crockery, cutlery, table linen, glassware
Store everything carefully to avoid scratches
Use dishwasher proof cutlery and glasses
Store linen away from dust

Question 4

Food service powered equipment example and how use it

Answer 4

Credit or debit payments, coffee machines, toasters,hot and cold counters,
Safer check each year
Kelp everything clean 
Don't move flambé trolleys around
Monitor hot and cold counters temp