❖ Do not use the hand wash basins for anything else but hand washing.
❖ Keep access clear at all times.
❖ Cover all cuts, open wounds or burns with waterproof band aids.
❖ Fingernails are to be kept clean and short.
❖ Do not display bad habits such as placing fingers in food to taste.
❖ Report any symptoms of food poisoning such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, diarrhoea or fever. DO NOT WORK IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM THESE SYMPTOMS.
❖ Do not smoke in the kitchen toilets.
❖ Clean as you go. Don’t leave spillages for someone else to clean. Clean all food contact equipment after EVERY use. This includes items such as the can opener and the meat slicer.
❖ Change the water and the detergent regularly when cleaning.
❖ Make sure that the food contact equipment you are about to use is clean.
❖ Keep raw materials and finished products separate to avoid cross contamination. E.g. the storage of garnishes must be kept above raw foods.
❖ The danger zone is 5oC – 60oC. Keep potentially hazardous food either hot or cold. Do not leave potentially hazardous food such as sushi at ambient temperatures for long periods of time.
❖ Use a sterilising wipe to clean the probe thermometer before each use.
❖ Do not use items such as tea towels to cover food. Use plastic lids, clear plastic wrap or aluminium foil. This includes plates of butter and desserts. Label and date all stored foods without exception.
❖ Do not use tea towels for the draining of juices from plates.
❖ Ensure all foods being transported to or from room service is completely covered.
❖ Dispose of any cleaning cloths that are old, dirty and cannot be used effectively to clean surfaces.
❖ Ensure that all bags of rubbish are tied correctly before placing them into a waste receptacle.
❖ Practice first in/first out (FIFO) principles of stock rotation. Ensure that all food containers are clean and dry foods are decanted into rodent proof containers and clearly labelled after being opened.
❖ Report any worn or broken food contact equipment or any structural defects to machines or the fabric of the building.
❖ Do not leave half-finished glasses of drinks in the kitchen at any time.