Stepping into Management Knowledge

Equipment Safety

4.27

Cleaning the glass washer - Weekly

EXPLAIN TO THE TEAM: It is important that the glass washer should also be cleaned on a weekly basis to remove any build up of debris and bacteria. Follow these simple rules  Ensure machine is switched off and emptied  Remove filters, wash arm, spray nozzles  Wash all of the above in hot soapy manual pot wash detergent  Spray inside machine with detergent and wipe clean. Use a scourer for heavy build up  Remove and wash filters in hot soapy hand wash detergent  Use a bottle brush to clean in areas such as – corners, door lips, top of arm spray, drain hole  Replace all elements  Apply sanitiser and leave for one minute.  Leave door open to air dry Trainer to demonstrate to team how to clean glass washer

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: When should the glass washer be cleaned? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Daily – end of every session or more often if required  Weekly or more often if required – full strip down and clean

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: What chemicals should be used to clean the glass washer? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Company approved multi-purpose detergent, sanitiser and manual pot wash detergent

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: Where would you find information with regards to how often the machine should be cleaned and the process for cleaning the glass washer?

CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Front of house cleaning rota  Training short 3.29

 Conclude the training exercise by allowing the trainees to practice cleaning the glass washer  Team to sign cleaning schedule once cleaning has been completed  Manager to check the cleanliness of the glass washer on the daily and weekly checks and record accordingly

Manager to record the training

Safety Assurance March 2016

Equipment Safety 4.27