Food Safety
Food safety is important because
Protects consumers from food borne illness and food poisoning
How should you dry dishes
. Air dry
What should hot foods temperature be
Over 140 Degrees
When should you change gloves
. If you touch your mask, when dirty or torn, when changing work station
When should you be on your phone
When all work is complete or on break. Ask manager
What should fridge temperature be
40 degrees and below
Can you use hand sanitizer over washing your hands?
No
Food danger zone
. Between 40 degrees and 140 degrees
. How often should you wear gloves
At all times
. What are downtime tasks you can do
Sweep, wipe surfaces, prepare more food, dishes
How long can food be used before it must be thrown away?
7 days or if it spoils before then
Steps for proper hand washing:
With soap under warm running water for 20 seconds. Rinse hands completely and dry
What should cold food temperatures be?
Below 40 degrees fahrenheit
What are the different parts of a work shift?
Opening, busy rush, down time, break/lunch, closing
What should you do when everyone is doing work besides you
Ask manager what you can be doing
What are ways to defrost frozen food
Under cold water, let sit in refrigerator
When should you change gloves
If you touch your mask, when dirty or torn, when changing work station
Proper food storage requires:
First in, first out: Using older products as long as they are safe to use.
What is the process for getting a shift covered?
Has to be at least 2 days in advance (outside of emergencies)
Send a message on Homebase
Email supervisor if you cannot find coverage
Write the Ticket Abbreviation for 2 carnitas tacos with extra pico.
2TC + extra pico
T or F: The cooks are the only ones that need to be concerned with food handling safety
False. Everyone working in the truck should be knowledgeable of protocols.
Why do we have to ensure all trash is properly disposed in a timely manner?
It can attract pests
Trash left too long can become hazardous
It creates an unclean work environment
What is a chemical hazard?
Can include: chemical contaminants, cleaning chemicals residues, agricultural residues.
What is Job Shadowing on the food truck?
Working with a mentor to learn and practice the basic responsibilities of the food truck.
How would you greet a new customer?
“Have you ever heard of the Jobs Work Program?”
“We are a nonprofit organization helping youth with employability skills"
“This program has helped me…”
“All of the money we earn on the food truck goes back to helping our organization. Thank you so much for helping to support our program!”