Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for catering activities
- Instructions for the activity are received and confirmed with supervisor.
- Equipment and stores are checked for completeness and serviceability in accordance with given directionsand workplace procedures.
- Equipment and stores are packed in accordance with given directions and workplace procedures.
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures.
- Food safety plan is obtained from supervisor and is followed throughout the operation.
- Personal protective equipment is selected and used during field catering operations.
- Environmentally sustainable work practices are identified, assessed and implemented where feasible.
- Assist with the establishment of a field kitchen
- Conduct field catering operations
- Field catering equipment is selected and inspected prior to operation.
- Appropriate safety equipment is selected and used while operating catering equipment.
- Field catering equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
- Equipment faults are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Emergency procedures are followed when incidents/accidents occur.
- Maintain food safety and hygiene
- Personal hygiene is maintained when working within a field kitchen.
- Food is stored appropriately to avoid spoilage and contamination in accordance with food safety procedures.
- Cleanliness of field catering equipment and facilities is maintained in accordance with workplace hygiene procedures.
- Kitchen waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Assist with waste management
- Worksite is kept clean and tidy during work operations.
- Waste disposal containers are kept covered and sanitised in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Waste is disposed of in accordance with government regulations, environmental regulations and workplace procedures.
- Precautions are taken to ensure spilt fuel, lubricants and chemicals do not pollute the environment.
- Cease field catering operations
- Refurbish stores and equipment