What is the proper handling of tools and equipment in food and beverage operation?

Answer 1

Safety Precautions In Using Commercial Cooking Equipment

A key area of concern in Head Start programs is the proper use of kitchen equipment as part of food services. Nutrition coordinators and health managers may use this fact sheet guidelines to train cooks and their aides on the proper use of commercial kitchen equipment.

Ranges

Ovens

Convection Ovens

Titled Braising Pan

Steam Kettle

Steamer

Mixer

Vertical Cutter Mixer

Slicer

Food Chopper

A. To use ranges safely, follow these precautions:

1. Let range cool before cleaning.
2. Never allow grease to accumulate in cracks of range or on drip trays or in vents or hoods (this is a fire hazard); grease also causes unpleasant odors and attracts roaches and mice.
3. Avoid unnecessary spillage on range top; if spillage occurs, wipe up immediately.
4. To prevent possible burns do not allow pot handles to extend beyond the end of the range.
5. Cook in minimum amounts of water to prevent products from boiling over. This also reduces handling problems when pouring off hot liquids. In addition, it prevents loss of nutritive value.
6. Always keep oven doors closed when not in use.
7. Use cooking pots and pans of proper size to avoid boiling over.
8. Regulate heat as required to prevent boiling over of liquids.
9. If the pilot light on a gas range goes out because of a strong draft or spilled liquid, turn off gas immediately and wait before relighting.

B. To use ovens safely, follow these precautions:

1. Let ovens cool before cleaning.
2. Never allow grease to accumulate in cracks of oven because this creates a fire hazard; grease also causes unpleasant odors and attracts roaches and mice.
3. Always keep oven doors closed when not in use.
4. Do not close door on gas models until gas is ignited.
5. Ventilate gas ovens before lighting.

C. To use convection ovens safely, follow the precautions for conventional range or deck ovens, and follow the procedures printed on the oven door.

D. To use a tilted braising pan safely, follow these precautions:

1. Guard against possible steam burns when raising kettle lid.
2. To prevent burns, use long-handled paddles, dippers, spatulas,and turners.
3. Wipe up any grease that may spatter on the floor when emptying the tilting braising pans.

E. To use steam kettle safely,..follow these precautions:

1. Guard against possible steam burns when raising kettle lid.
2. See that proper water level is maintained in water jacket. If the water jacket has gone dry, do not add water to the jacket without first allowing it to cool.
3. Be certain that safety valve is in good working order.
4. If steam pressure rises above safety level, turn off and call reliable service person.
5. To prevent burns, use long-handled paddles for stirring and longhandled dippers for removing food.
6. Wipe up any grease that may spatter on floor when using the kettle.

F. To use steamer safely, follow these precautions:

1. Follow the instructions for the type of steamer.
2. Guard against possible steam burns when opening door.
3. If steam leaks around door after tightening, have steamer checked by reliable service person.
4. Be certain that safety valve is in good working order.
5. If steam pressure rises above safety level, shut off steam and call reliable service person.
6. Clean up spilled foods immediately.
7. See that proper water level is maintained in self-steam generating nonpressure steamers.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN USING COMERCIAL FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT

A. To use mixer safely, follow these precautions:

1. Be sure to have correct electrical connections grounded according to identification plate on mixer.
2. When cleaning mixer, do not let water come in contact with the motor or electrical wiring.
3. Select the correct bowl for type of mixture and then select correct beater or whip.
4. Be sure to fasten bowl and beater or whip securely before starting the motor.
5. Do not put hand or spoons into bowl while the mixer is in operation.
6. Stop machine before scraping side of bowl or loosening materials on the bottom during mixing process.
7. Always use a rubber scraper, flexible spatula or long-handled spoon to scrape sides of bowl and to remove food from beater or whip.
8. Use mixing bowls for mixing only; do not put them on the range or in the oven.
9. If the mixer is used on continuous basis, always allow time for motor to cool.

B. To use a vertical cutter mixer safely, follow these precautions:

1. The machine cannot be turned on when the lid is open, but the knives may continue to revolve after the machine is turned off. Do not open the lid until the knives have come to a full stop.
2. Always handle the knives carefully. They are sharp!

C. To use a slicer safely, follow these precautions:

1. Always make certain the switch is off and the plug is pulled out of socket before cleaning.
2. Never use slicer when blade guard is off.
3. Always keep hands away from blade when machine is in operation; never catch food with hands.
4. Keep plug out of socket when machine is not in use. (Be certain guard is on slicer before putting plug in socket.)
5. When cleaning a slicer, do not let water come in contact with the motor or electrical wiring.
6. When disconnecting slicer, pull the plug; do not pull the cord.
7. Never use a metal instrument to scrape off food particles from slicer knife.
8. Make sure your hands are dry before operating the slicer.
9. Be sure cord is dry and free from grease.
10. Do not use very hot water or steam in cleaning slicer.
11. Keep blades sharpened according to manufacturer's instructions.

D. To use food chopper safely, follow these precautions:

1. Never put hands in bowl when chopper is in use.
2. Wait until knives have stopped revolving before removing food or cleaning.
3. Do not overload the bowl; fill no more than 2/3 full.
4. Use large spatula rather than your hand to guide food into cutter; move in direction opposite from bowl rotation.
5. Do not use for cutting meat with bones and gristle.
6. After cleaning, make sure knives are replaced in the proper position.

Answer 2

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