Storekeeping *G11

Question 1

Advantage of storage area being close to recieving area *3

Answer 1

*reduces amount of work to store
*prevents theft
*causes least amount of food deterioration

Question 2

General cleaning *3

Answer 2

*keep premises clean
*clean floors and shelves
*no rubbish is left

Question 3

Groups according to the way food should be stored *6

Answer 3

*freezing
*chilling
*ambient
*preserving
*cooking
*leaving uncooked

Question 4

Security is the utmost importance in the storage areas *3

Answer 4

*staff must be knowledgeable about how to handle products in area
*recieving and storage areas locked at all times
*storeroom open specific time - 8:00-10:00

Question 5

Ensure safe food storage by *5

Answer 5

*adequate storage space
*prevent food contamination
*stock rotation
*label use by date
*provide lighting and ventilation

Question 6

Storage containers *4

Answer 6

*hazardous/inedible stuff labels and separate
*all containers must have sealed lids
*bulk products tightly covered to prevent outside contamination
*transfer to storage containers before transferring to prevent hygiene problems