Half Yearly Flashcards
What’s the correct way to handle meat, poultry and seafood?
Refrigeration, Minimal handling, Correct preparation and Disposed of quickly after being wrapped
What’s the correct way to handle dry good?
Correct handling and preparation, Daily disposal and put in cool, dry, dark areas
What’s the correct way to handle fruit and vegetables?
Purchased as needed, Minimal handling and Check and disposal of regularly
What’s the correct way to handle dairy foods?
Refrigerated at 0-4 degrees, Careful not to freeze, Buy only what is needed and Keep chilled till served
What is the difference between food spoilage and food poisoning?
Food spoilage is visible and food poisoning is invisible. Both are contaminated
What are some ways to minimise contaminated food?
Storing food at the right temperature, Putting new stock behind old stock and Buying food from good suppliers
What are some hygiene hazards?
Contaminated foods, Vermin, Air borne dust, Contaminated linen and Faulty equipment
What are some personal hygiene risks?
Poor personal grooming and oral hygiene, Open cuts and wounds and not washing hands
What are some environmental hygiene risks?
Poor garbage storage and disposal, Poor handling and storage of foods, Airborne dust and Poor organisational work practices
What is the Food ACT?
It sets the rules for maintaining cleaning and sanitising premises and personal hygiene requirements
What is HACCP?
It is Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. It is a process that ensures the risk of contamination is prevented
What are the 6 different cuts?
Chiffonade, Jardinière, Julienne, Maceodine, Brunoise and Paysanne
What is the danger zone for bacteria to grow in?
Between 5-60 degrees
What is WH&S
It is a proactive approach by government to ensure that workplaces are safe and healthy environments`
What is the standard recipe?
It is to standardise the production of every food item on the menu