FBPCHE5004 — Produce acid and heat coagulated cheese

1 Maintain sanitation in making acid and heat coagulated cheese

• 1.1Ensure all surfaces are clean and sanitised except for curing boards
• 1.2Supervise stringent hygiene and quarantine procedures
• 1.3Apply multi-phase cleaning systems to ensure sanitised surfaces and equipment
• 1.4Record food safety related information, including milk counts and cheese bacterial counts

2 Implement procedures to prepare whey, milk/whey blends or cream for artisan acid and heat coagulated cheese making

• 2.1Measure and analyse composition and counts in raw milk samples
• 2.2Implement standard procedures for preparing raw milk
• 2.3Ensure the whey is heated to prevent further acidification according to recipe
• 2.4Maintain raw milk in an area separate from pasteurised milk operations

3 Promote coagulation of both curds and whey

• 3.1Raise the temperature of dairy liquid to temperature specified in recipe
• 3.2Acidify the hot liquid to coagulate both casein and whey proteins according to recipe
• 3.3Hold the curd in the curd and whey mixture after coagulation
• 3.4Maintain a log of pH and temperature to monitor yield
• 3.5Carry out draining

4 Manage cooking and packaging procedures for acid and heat coagulated cheeses

• 4.1Plan the cooking schedule to ensure optimal coagulation of proteins
• 4.2Implement draining procedures to ensure cheese is at required consistency
• 4.3Apply salting treatments to ensure salt profile effects are minimised in the finished product
• 4.4Cool cheeses before packing according to cooking and packaging procedures
• 4.5Maintain aseptic conditions during cooling to minimise contamination with microbial contaminants
• 4.6Apply packaging appropriate for acid and heat coagulated cooked cheeses
• 4.7Label the product with complete and accurate information as specified by legislation

5 Monitor and adjust process control to produce cheese with consistent taste and quality

• 5.1Establish the process objectives of acid and heat coagulated cooked cheese making
• 5.2Control the texture of the cheese by regulating pH and fat
• 5.3Control cheese flavour through choice of ingredients, such as whey, milk, cream, acidulant and salt
• 5.4Establish process control parameters to optimise yield

6 Carry out sensory analysis and grading of acid and heat coagulated cheeses

• 6.1Assess cheeses for evenness of texture, colour, finish and flavour
• 6.2Grade cheeses according to texture, colour, finish and flavour
• 6.3Analyse organoleptic properties of acid and heat coagulated cooked cheese to identify possible changes to process controls

7 Meet workplace requirements for food safety, quality and environmental management

• 7.1Record food safety related information
• 7.2Maintain records of cheese manufacture
• 7.3Implement workplace health and safety and environmental protection procedures through a risk management approach
• 7.4Implement food safety standards
• 7.5Dispose of waste and review environmental impacts of the cheese making operation

What does an assessment tool for FBPCHE5004 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FBPCHE5004 needs to address all 67 unit components: 7 elements with 32 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 24 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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