Random Notes

Question 1

What does ‘ Mise en place “ mean and how is it executed?

Answer 1

MISE EN PLACE : A French term meaning “ Everything in its place “

The execution of Mise en place included the preparation of ingredients prior to cooking. This will minimise wastage, save time, and ensure dishes are prepared within the time period.

Question 2

What are food safety programs and what are they designed to do?

Answer 2

They are designed to help businesses identify and manage hazards to food safety.

• Identify potential hazards that may occur in all food handling operations carried out in the business.
• Identify where these hazards can be controlled and monitor these control methods.
• Provide corrective actions when a hazard is found to be not under control.
• Establish documents and verify detailed pre-requisite programs as well as being regularly reviewed for adequacy.

Question 3

Who needs a food recall system and why?

Answer 3

Wholesale supplies, manufacturers, and importers need a food recall system. Reasons for a food recall could include contamination of food by food poisoning bacteria/chemicals/foreign matter. A recall system must :

• Stop any further distribution and sale of unsafe products ASAP
• Tell public and the relevant authorities about the issue
• Effectively retrieve the unsafe food

Question 4

What is the difference between cleaning and sanitising?

Answer 4

Cleaning is the process to remove food, dirt, grease from surfaces and equipment whereas sanitising is used to kill bacteria and germs.

Question 5

Do thermometers need to be calibrated?

Answer 5

YES : REGULARLY

Question 6

Identify vulnerable customer groups to food contamination

Answer 6

• Babies & children
• Pregnant women
• Elderly people
• Chronically ill people
• People with allergies

Question 7

What does DRSABCD stand for?

Answer 7

First aid action plan which stands for :

DANGER - RESPONSE - SEND FOR HELP - AIRWAY - BREATHING - CPR - DEFILABRATION

Question 8

Define first aid and its basic principles.

Answer 8

FIRST AID : The immediate treatment/care given to a person suffering from and injury or illness until more advanced care is available or the person recovers. Basic principles include :

• To promote a safe environment
• To give relieve and resurgence to the person requiring 1st aid
• To prevent the injury / illness from becoming worse
• To help the injured person recover
• To protect the injured person from any hazards