Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to Apply knowledge of aspects of the food safety program relevant to the transport of food Demonstrate procedures used to transport food consistent with the food safety program In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to: Confirm that the vehicle and associated equipment are ready to transport food Identify and report non-conformance and/or unusual circumstances which could affect food safety Load/unload food as required by work responsibility by following procedures to ensure that food is loaded/unloaded in correct sequence and configuration and that food cannot become contaminated by being located in proximity to other food or non-food items Locate and follow workplace information relating to food safety responsibilities Maintain the work area and vehicles in a tidy state to meet workplace requirements Monitor food safety hazards as required by the food safety program Prepare to transport food, which will vary depending on the type of food and transport method and may include: confirming that food holding containers/receptacles meet workplace hygiene standards confirming that equipment used to maintain the required environment during transport is ready for use and that food parameters are met prior to loading/transporting/unloading, for example typical parameters such as the temperatures of: food food loading/unloading areas transport containers/receptacles Record results of monitoring and maintain records as required by the food safety program Take appropriate corrective action in response to failure to meet food safety requirements as required by workplace procedures Transport food safely Use food safety program information to find advice on food safety responsibilities relating to own work |