Knife Handling
What should be done if a knife is discovered missing or broken?
Notify a supervisor or manager immediately; QA should assess food safety risks.
What is the primary purpose of the Safe Lifting SOP?
To ensure proper lifting techniques and product handling within the body’s power zone.
What must employees do after touching trash or a trash barrel?
Wash and sanitize their hands.
What is the main purpose of the barrel screen procedure?
To prevent foreign material contamination and ensure food safety.
What must be done if allergens differ from the previous ingredient during inter batch cleaning?
Complete the Inter Batch Allergen Cleanout Worksheet and thoroughly clean the workstation.
How are knives tracked and documented?
Knives are assigned numbers, rotated for sharpening, and tracked using the “WK151 Daily Blade Control Log” master sheet.
Which personnel are responsible for monitoring the prep setup and lifting practices?
Safety personnel and/or the PREP supervisor.
Who is responsible for food safety?
All Blount employees.
Where should barrel screens be stored when not in use?
On a clean pallet in the back hallway or barrel washroom for cleaning.
What must personnel wear when entering the allergen area?
A second disposable jacket over their normal reusable coat or brown/grey allergen coat.
Where should knives be stored when not in use?
In buckets with sanitizer.
Why is it important to avoid twisting while lifting?
To keep your back straight and avoid injury.
What must be done to the primary packaging inside a full case to protect the ingredients?
It must be folded over the exterior of the case.
What should prep employees do before using a barrel screen?
Inspect the screen for damage and cleanliness.
How are allergens identified on materials in barrels?
With an allergen label on the lid.
What should be done when switching from non-allergen to allergen products?
Sanitize the blade to avoid cross-contamination.
What is meant by the "power zone" in lifting techniques?
The area between mid-thigh and mid-chest height where lifting is safest.
What must be done if a primary package is contaminated by an unsanitary surface?
It must be sanitized immediately.
Why is it important to dry barrel screens thoroughly before reuse?
To prevent mold or bacterial growth.
What is the primary purpose of the MCLP017 Procedure for Prepping Allergens?
To establish clear and concise training for the proper prepping and handling of allergen materials.
How often should knives be changed in the protein area?
Every 2 hours.
Why is it important to keep the load close to the body while lifting?
To maintain control and reduce strain on the back.
How should knives, scoops and other utensils be stored between uses?
In bucket with sanitizer.
Name one item that does not require screening.
977 Broccoli (other acceptable answers: Ground Turkey, Raw Beef, Suvi Chicken, Black Beans in foil pouches, Bacon, Cheese, Bases, Spices, Tomato paste in drums).
Name at least 4 of the 9 major allergens for human foods.
Wheat, Dairy, Soy, Egg, Finfish, Shellfish, Tree nut, Peanut, Sesame