SITHCCC032 — Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods

1 Select ingredients.

• 1.1Confirm food production requirements from food preparation list.
• 1.2Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.
• 1.3Identify and select ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements.
• 1.4Check perishable supplies for spoilage or contamination prior to preparation.

2 Select, prepare and use equipment.

• 2.1Select type and size of equipment suitable to requirements.
• 2.2Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use.
• 2.3Use equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions.

3 Portion and prepare bulk ingredients.

• 3.1Sort and assemble bulk ingredients according to food production sequencing.
• 3.2Weigh and measure wet and dry bulk ingredients according to recipe and quantity of bulk food items required.
• 3.3Clean and cut bulk ingredients as required using basic culinary cuts according to culinary standards.
• 3.4Minimise waste to maximise profitability of food items produced.

4 Cook and portion bulk food items.

• 4.1Produce food using cookery methods that achieve desired product characteristics.
• 4.2Follow standard recipes and make food quality adjustments within scope of responsibility.
• 4.3Maintain optimum quality of food for cook-chill and cook-freeze processes.
• 4.4Cook food to specified temperatures for cook-chill and cook-freeze production and within safe tolerances for microbiological change.

5 Chill food and store under refrigeration.

• 5.1Use blast and water bath chilling methods to chill foods while meeting food quality and time and temperature standards.
• 5.2Select appropriate containers for storage and label and code clearly.
• 5.3Store food dynamically using first in–first out methods.
• 5.4Meet time and temperature standards for storage to minimise spoilage according to food safety procedures and standards.
• 5.5Continually monitor storage temperatures to avoid food spoilage.

6 Package, freeze and store cooked food.

• 6.1Select appropriate containers for freezer storage and label and code clearly.
• 6.2Meet time and temperature standards for freezer storage to minimise spoilage according to food safety procedures and standards.
• 6.3Freeze food in batches, according to food safety procedures and standards, allowing each freezing cycle to be completed.
• 6.4Place food items in appropriate storage once freezing cycle and labelling are complete.
• 6.5Continually monitor freezer temperatures to avoid food spoilage.

7 Transfer cook-chill and cook-freeze foods.

• 7.1Transfer food from production kitchen to service areas and outlets by refrigerated transport or insulated containers.
• 7.2Check and record temperature levels at despatch and receipt.
• 7.3Protect food from dangerous temperatures during transfer process.

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