Stepping into Management Knowledge

Food Safety Training 3.11

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: Why is it important to calibrate your weighing scales? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  It may affect the cooking times, the meat may weigh heavier/less than being recorded  Stock purposes ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: How often should you calibrate your weighing scales? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER: Each period and record on Calibration sheet What do you do if your weighing scales are broken or outside of the calibration targets?  If it is battery powered change the batteries and try again, electric scales – check the plug socket and try again  If the readings are still inaccurate arrange for repair  If repair is not an option order a replacement immediately  Record all corrective actions Tips for looking after your probe:  Weighing scales must be clean and sanitised after each use  If scales are used for raw items, plastic gloves and aprons must be worn for the task and discarded after use.  Where you have more than one set, they should be numbered and recorded as such  Clean and sanitise scales using the company approved sanitiser allow 60 seconds contact time before wiping off, before and after taking food weights

Manager to record the training

Safety Assurance March 2016

Food Safety 3.11