Stepping into Management Knowledge

Equipment Safety

4.5

MERRYCHEF OVEN

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING EXERCISE: To ensure that food handlers know how to clean the Merrychef oven safely

TRAINING AIDS:  Company approved multi-purpose detergent, degreaser, manual pot wash detergent and sanitiser  Clean yellow disposable cloth  Blue Paper Towel  PPE- Gauntlets, mask & goggles

TRAINING METHOD: This is a practical training exercise. The trainer should demonstrate how to clean the Merrychef to the group whilst referring to these training notes.

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: Why is it important to clean the mealstream every day? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  If pieces of food debris get stuck on the fan it may cause a fire  To ensure the food is properly cooked  Improve the quality of the food  To ensure the merrychef works effectively  Reduce the risk of fires  It is a legal requirement to keep equipment clean.

Daily cleaning  Remove baking trays and wash through dish washer  Spray equipment with multi-purpose detergent  Scour if required  Wipe clean Weekly cleaning  Wear gauntlets, face mask and goggles  Switch off and isolate power  Switch ventilation on  Protect floor with paper  Remove trays and runners, wash in soapy manual pot wash detergent or through dishwasher  Remove filters to the side of the door and wash through soapy water  Spray inside with degreaser – leave for 20 minutes before scouring  Scour where required to remove heavy build up of grease and carbon  Wipe down with clean water  Mop up any spillages and place A board over

Trainer to demonstrate the cleaning of the Microwave Ensure that every team member has listened to the above points and completely understand what is expected of them.

Safety Assurance March 2016

Equipment Safety 4.5