WHS
What does WHS stand for?
Work Health and Safety
What are the two main types of hygiene in the kitchen?
Personal hygiene, Environmental Hygiene
Baking, boiling, shallow or deep frying, steaming, blanching, braising, roasting, stewing, sous vide, microwave
Key legislation that protects the health and safety of hospitality workers in NSW?
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act).
Matchstick-sized cut, usually about 3-4 cm long and 1-2 mm thick.
Julienne
Name two common hazards found in a commercial kitchen.
Hot surfaces, sharp knives, slippery floors, or chemical cleaners
Danger Zone temperature?
5-60C
To cook food submerged in water at 100C
Boiling
Main piece of legislation governing food safety in New South Wales
Food Act 2003 (NSW)
Very fine dice, typically 2- 3mm cubes
Brunoise
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Frozen food should be stored under what temp?
-18C
Describe Sautéing
Cooking food quickly in a small amount of hot oil or fat.
Which government authority conducts food safety inspections of hospitality venues in NSW?
NSW Food Authority
To slice leafy greens or herbs into thin ribbons.
Chiffonade
List 3 PPE's for the kitchen.
Apron, Chefs Uniform, Fully enclosed leather non slip shoes
Perishable foods should be stored at this temp.
4C or below
What is the benefit of blanching vegetables before freezing?
It stops enzyme action to preserve flavour, colour, and texture.
Primary purpose of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) in hospitality
To identify and control food safety risks throughout food preparation and handling.
Different shapes cut very thinly 1-2mm approx 15mm size.
Paysanne
What are the costs of workplace injuries?
HOSE
Human, Organisational, Social, Economic
Explain the 2 hour 4 hour rule
Under 2 hours danger zone, serve or store
2-4 hours serve only
4 + hours throw away
What is a "roux" used for in cooking?
A mixture of fat and flour used as a thickening agent for sauces and soups.
What national standard must hospitality venues follow to ensure food safety?
The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
Medium size dice 5-8mm
Macedoine