Hot Water Loss
When do you report a loss of hot water?
Immediately
What is Cross Contamination?
Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful germs, bacteria, or other unwanted substances from one object, surface, or person to another.
How long can you leave a case of sliced peaches on the floor before you must put it away?
Till you are done receiving the order.
What is the temperature range of the danger zone?
41-139 F
Where can you find a students allergies?
Can you still use your dishwasher when you've lost hot water?
No. You must switch to a three compartment sink method. Boil water using a kettle, or steamer to ensure the water temperatures are in compliance.
How do you accurately check the bleach concentration of your sanitizing water?
Test Strips
How many days past the PRODUCTION date can you use salad mix?
17 days IF the product visually is still fresh.
What temperature must you reheat broccoli to?
You Can't! Broccoli cannot be reheated.
How often are we expected to give the school nurse our dietary report?
Weekly
Who do you report your loss of hot water to?
Immediate Supervisor. Then they will inform the office.
Name one of three ways you can help stop cross contamination on the serving line.
Change gloves after serving high risk items
Use dedicated serving utensils for each item
Wash and sanitize the line regularly
What does FIFO stand for?
First in, First out.
You are halfway through service, and pull chicken nuggets out of the hotbox and they are only 130 degrees. Can you reheat them?
Yes. They can be reheated ONCE but must be to 165 degrees.
A Middle School students reaches the cashier with a pb and j meal, yet they have a peanut allergy flag. What do you do?
You bring the alert to the students attention, but do not remove the item.
Where can you find the SOP for emergency loss in your kitchen?
In your Tools of the Trade Binder.
Can you reuse baking sheets?
No.
What information do you need to give to your immediate supervisor if a product comes in damaged?
What is the proper method to bring completed deli sandwiches within temp?
Flash freeze. Containers must be open.
Name four of the nine major allergens
Peanut, treenut, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame, eggs, milk/dairy
Where are the handwashing stations stored?
Magnolia Middle, Swan Creek and the Food & Nutrition Office.
You are prepping your deli ingredients for tomorrow. How must you store the following items in the fridge?
Sliced Cheese, Turkey, tomatoes.
Tomatoes on the top shelf, followed by cheese and then turkey below.
What is the Julian Code?
Julian code (or Julian date code) is a simple numerical format that shows a date by combining the year and the specific day of the year (1 through 365 or 366). Instead of using months and days, it counts forward from January 1st. It is widely used in manufacturing, food packaging, and military logistics to track exact production and batch dates.
The Health Department notes that the milk in your cooler is 42 degrees. What do you do?
Milk can be flash frozen to bring back within temp. Milk Coolers MUST remain closed when not in active service.
Where can you find the present allergens in the a la carte menu?
On the HCPS website under menus. Click on Special Meal Accommodations.