Trinity Lindemann Week 4 Flashcards
Carriers
some people also carry pathogens and infect others without getting sick themselves
Hand Antiseptic and how it is used
also called hand sanitizers, are liquids or gels that help lower the number of pathogens on skin. Only use after hand washing NEVER use them in place of hand washing
Hair Restraint
wear a clean hat or other hair restrains when in food prep area. DO NOT wear false eye lashes. DO NOT wear hair accessories
Proper hand washing steps
- Wet hands and arms
- Apply soap
- Scrub hands and arms vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds
- Rinse hands and arms thoroughly
- Dry hands and arms
Single use gloves
they are designed for one task, after which they must be discarded
Work Attire Guidelines
Wear hair restraints when in food prep area, clean clothes daily, remove aprons when leaving prep areas, No jewelry unless its a plain band
The flow of food
many things can happen to food as it moves from purchasing and receiving through storing, prepping, cooking, holding, cooling, reheating, and serving.
bimetallic stemmed thermometer
checks temperatures from 0 F to 220 F.
thermocouples and thermistors
these are also common types of thermometers in food service operations. the only difference is the technology side
time-temperature indicator (TTI)
these tags are attached to packaging by the supplier, a color change appears in the TTI windrow if the food has been time-temperature abused during shipment or storage.
Calibration
when this happens the thermometer needs an adjustment to give the correct reading
Ice-Point Method
involves adjusting the thermometer to the temperature at which water freezes (32 F OR 0 C)
Boiling Point Method
involves adjusting the thermometer to the temperature at which water boils (212 F OR 100 C)
Preventing Cross Contamination
Wash hands and surfaces often. Harmful bacteria can spread throughout the kitchen and get onto cutting boards, utensils, and counter tops. To prevent this: Wash hands with soap and hot water before and after handling food, and after using the bathroom, changing diapers; or handling pets.