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Catering Study Notes




Residential establishments
Hotels
Guest houses
Holiday parks
Farmhouses
Public houses
Bad and breakfasts

Non residential establishments
Restaurants
Cafe's
Fast-food outlets
Public houses
Wine bars
Delicatessen
Salad bars
Take-away outlets
School meal
Burger vans

Non commercial residential establishments
Hospitals
Residential homes
Prisons
Armed services

Contract caterers
They provide food and drink for functions where catering facilities are not provided

Cafeteria service
Customers queue at a counter , collect their food and pay for their food before they eat

Fast food service
Costumers queue and pay for their food before they eat

Vended service
Costumers use vending machines that dispense food and drink

Seated counter service
Costumers sit on stools around a bar where food and drink is served

Buffet service
May be assisted of self service , costumers help themselves to food from a buffet table

Carvery service
Costumers queue to be served meat , and then help themselves to vegetables and accompaniments

Table service
Costumers are served by waiters this is used for a more personal service

Transported meals
Meals that are to be eaten on planes, ferries and trains

Cooking and serving food form a trolley
Using the Gurdon system

Free flow
Costumers go straight to the food they want

Multi-point
This is like free flow but has separate trays , tills , cutlery and condiment areas

The main groups of jobs in the catering industry
Management and administration
Food preparation
Food and drink service

Manager
A person who is in charge of the day to dat running of the company , and is responsible for making a profit and organising every area

Assistant manager
A person who is responsible to the manager and may have work delegated to them by the manager , he will also be in charge when the manager isn't there

Head chef
The person in charge of the kitchen

Sous chef
In charge of production in the kitchen

Pastry chef
Prepares pastries and deserts

Larder chef
Responsible for cold foods

Sauce chef
Prepares sauces and stews

Vegetable chef
Prepares vegetables , soups , starches and eggs

Assistant chef
Helps in all areas of the kitchen generally doing the easier tasks

Kitchen porter
Clean up after the chefs , do the washing and carry goods from the store

Restaurant manager
In charge of the restaurant

Head waiters
They greet and seat costumers and rely information to the staff

Wine waiters
Responsible for helping costumers choose wine

The waiting staff
Serve the customers , clear the tables and check the customers are satisfied

Full time staff
Permanent jobs in the establishment and work all year

Part-time staff
Work on set days of the week or have set shifts

Casual staff
Work for specific functions and employed by an agency

What is food poisoning?
An illness caused by eating contaminated food

High risk foods
Meat
Poultry
Eggs
Stocks
Shellfish
Cooked rice
Fish
Dairy products
Gravies
Sauces
Sea food

Why does bacteria cause food poisoning?
The bacteria attack the body causing illness. Some produce a toxin on the food which make you ill when you eat it.

How do bacteria multiply?
By binary fission , they only need 10-20 minuets to multiply

Why do we have food hygiene regulations?
To prevent outbreaks of food poisoning

What are the main requirements of hygiene regulations?
Food premises
Personal hygiene of the employees
Hygienic practices

What does the food premises need to be to fit in with food hygiene regulations?
Well maintained
Regularly cleaned
Have lockers for employees
Hand wash facilities
Cloakroom and toilet facilities
First aid available
Clean storage areas
Temperature controlled fridges and freezers
Equipment that is clean and in good working order
Free from pets and pests etc.

What does the personal hygiene of the food handlers need to be to fit in with food hygiene regulations?
Regular training in food safety
Dressed in chefs whites
Hair tied up and wearing a hat
Short clean nails
Good health
Good habits
Wash hands after holding raw meat

Hygienic practises
Food deliveries checked
Labelled food
Food rotation
Care taken to control temperatures
Food prepared quick
Hot food above 63*c
Core temperature of cooked food 75*c
Chilled food stored below 5*c
Washing up in hot soapy water
Waste disposed of safely

How to prevent accidents on the floor
Mop up spills
Keep floors clean and grease free
Do not leave equipment on the floor
Repair damaged floors quickly

How to prevent accidents with knifes
Use the right size knife
Handles clean and grease free
No knifes on the edge of surfaces
Sharp knifes
No knifes in washing up bowls
No catching falling knifes

How to prevent accidents with electrical equipment
Check it works safely
Check wires are not frayed
No handling with wet hands
Check safety notices
Assemble equipment correctly

How to prevent accidents with saucepans
Indicate hot handles with flour
Take care when moving or lifting heavy pans
Use oven gloves
Turn handles towards the back of the cooker
Don't use hot pans

How to prevent accidents with fryers
Don't fill above the level
No wet foods
Lower foods carefully
Change fat regularly

How to prevent accidents with food
Bones can cause cuts
Frozen food can cause burns
Take care when opening cans
Store raw and cooked foods separate

How to prevent accidents with storing equipment
Safely
Unplug electrical equipment when not in use
Replace safety guards

How to prevent accidents with fires
No flames larger than the size of the pan
Don't leave cloths over cookers
Time the cooking of foods accurately
Take care when cooking in fat
Have fire blankets
Clear fire procedures

How to prevent accidents with clothing
Appropriate clothing
Non slip shoes
No jewellery
Tie hair back

How to prevent accidents with behaviour
No running
Pay attention
Concentrate on the job
Workers are supervised

How to prevent accidents with cleaning
Clean as you go
Keep materials away from food
Use correct equipment
No mixing materials