Hosp Prelim Flashcards
What is the food standards code?
Employers have a role to supervise staff, and manage the establishments food safety plan.
What does HACCP stand for?
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
What is HACCP?
A method of preventing food hazards.
What is an example of a workplace conducting HACCP?
Temperature checking raw ingredients as they are received.
What does it mean to Julienne something?
Cut into matchsticks
What does it mean to Chiffonade something?
To shred or finely cut
What does it mean to Brunoise something?
Cut into small cubes
What are the Julienne dimensions?
2mm x 2mm x 40mm
What are the Chiffonade dimensions?
2mm
What are the Brunoise dimensions?
2mm x 2mm x 2mm
What is used on the red chopping board?
Raw meat e.g. steak
What is used on the yellow chopping board?
Raw poultry e.g. chicken
What is used on the blue chopping board?
Seafood
What is used on the brown chopping board?
Cooked meat and poultry
What is used on green chopping board?
Fruit and vegetable
What is used on the white chopping board?
Dairy
What is the temperature danger zone?
5°C - 60°C
What is re-thermalisation?
Reheating food to a safe temperature
What is reconstituted?
Rehydrating dry foods, by pacing the food in water or other liquid
What is Mis en Place?
Preparation of dishes and ingredients carried out before service begins
What is mechanical equipment?
Electrical appliances that CAN be moved around the kitchen
What is fixed equipment?
Electrical appliances that CANNOT be moved around the kitchen
What is A La Carte?
A menu where food items can be ordered seperate
What is Table D’Hote?
A set menu
Actions you take after minor chemical spills:
Alert staff around you, put up signage. Refer to SDS and follow instructions of PPE
Actions you take after major chemical spills:
Alert staff, evacuate, close off area, call emergency services
What is conduction?
Heat transferred to a cooking vessel.
E.g = gas to pots and pans
What is convection?
Heat moves through another source
E.g = hot air in an oven
What is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment
What information do standardised recipes include?
How to cook, prepare and serve a dish
Example of a workplace policy:
Wearing a hairnet in the kitchen at all times.
What is the consequence of failing to comply with workplace procedures?
If a worker fails to comply with policies, they will receive a warning stating they are not performing to the agreed procedures.
How do you prevent security breaches?
Lock doors, do not give everyone a key
What does PCBU stand for?
Person Conducing Business or Undertaking
What is the responsibility of PCBU?
PCBU has a responsibility under the WHS Act 2011 to ensure that the workers, their environment and equipment are all safe.
What does the risk assessment do?
Eliminates the risk
or
Minimise the risk
What is the hierarchy of controls?
Following a risk assessment
How do you minimise any risks in the workplace?
Train staff, follow the PPE, knowing first aid
What does the Food Act of 2003 ensure?
Ensures food is safe for human consumption
What does the Work Health and Safety Act of 2011 include?
Workers safety is to be protected, being free from illness or an injury.
What does manual handling involve?
Lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting and turning heavy items
How do you handle hazardous substances ?
Correct PPE, do not spray chemicals near food, keep in the original container.
Where do you store hazardous substances?
In a locked storeroom or secure place
What are basic hygiene practices used to keep food safe?
Thorough hand washing, wearing a clean uniform, no jewellery and minimal makeup
What reports can come from a PCBU
report on their health workers, policies and procedures e.g. hand washing.
What are control measures?
Following the risk assessment, which ultimately eliminates or minimises the risk.
What does HACCP mainly focus on?
Avoiding cross contamination during storage, preparation and service.
What does an EHO do?
They enforce health and hygiene issues such as; poisoning, pest infestations and toxic contamination.
What is an example of eliminating food contamination?
Wearing minimal to no makeup.
